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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.78, 3,492.22 and 768.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.78, 3,492.22 and 768.72 is: 1,152.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.78 : 3,492.22 = 768.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.78/3,492.22 = 768.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.78x = 3,492.22 × 768.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.78x = 2,684,539.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,539.36/2,328.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.77

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