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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.33, 3,494.42 and 769.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.33, 3,494.42 and 769.44 is: 1,154.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.33 : 3,494.42 = 769.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.33/3,494.42 = 769.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.33x = 3,494.42 × 769.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.33x = 2,688,725.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,725.21/2,329.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.29

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