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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.67, 3,493.76 and 769.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.67, 3,493.76 and 769.31 is: 1,153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.67 : 3,493.76 = 769.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.67/3,493.76 = 769.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.67x = 3,493.76 × 769.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.67x = 2,687,780.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,780.66/2,329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.72

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