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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.96, 3,492.99 and 768.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.96, 3,492.99 and 768.90 is: 1,153.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.96 : 3,492.99 = 768.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.96/3,492.99 = 768.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.96x = 3,492.99 × 768.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.96x = 2,685,760.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,760.01/2,328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.20

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