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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.11, 3,352.47 and 754.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.11, 3,352.47 and 754.29 is: 1,131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.11 : 3,352.47 = 754.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.11/3,352.47 = 754.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.11x = 3,352.47 × 754.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.11x = 2,528,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,734.60/2,235.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.37

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