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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.48, 3,524.51 and 768.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.48, 3,524.51 and 768.16 is: 1,152.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.48 : 3,524.51 = 768.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.48/3,524.51 = 768.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.48x = 3,524.51 × 768.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.48x = 2,707,399.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,399.10/2,349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.34

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