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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.81, 3,351.76 and 753.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.81, 3,351.76 and 753.86 is: 1,130.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.81 : 3,351.76 = 753.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.81/3,351.76 = 753.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.81x = 3,351.76 × 753.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.81x = 2,526,757.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,757.79/2,234.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.64

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