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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.24, 3,493.80 and 769.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.24, 3,493.80 and 769.72 is: 1,154.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.24 : 3,493.80 = 769.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.24/3,493.80 = 769.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.24x = 3,493.80 × 769.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.24x = 2,689,247.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,247.74/2,330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.06

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