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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.66, 3,352.13 and 754.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.66, 3,352.13 and 754.03 is: 1,131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.66 : 3,352.13 = 754.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.66/3,352.13 = 754.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.66x = 3,352.13 × 754.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.66x = 2,527,623.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,623.50/2,234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.10

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