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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.75, 3,494.22 and 769.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.75, 3,494.22 and 769.77 is: 1,154.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.75 : 3,494.22 = 769.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.75/3,494.22 = 769.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.75x = 3,494.22 × 769.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.75x = 2,689,745.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,745.73/2,329.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.52

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