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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.10, 3,494.26 and 769.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.10, 3,494.26 and 769.34 is: 1,154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.10 : 3,494.26 = 769.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.10/3,494.26 = 769.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.10x = 3,494.26 × 769.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.10x = 2,688,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,273.99/2,329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.21

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