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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.86, 3,353.30 and 754.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.86, 3,353.30 and 754.94 is: 1,132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.86 : 3,353.30 = 754.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.86/3,353.30 = 754.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.86x = 3,353.30 × 754.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.86x = 2,531,540.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,540.30/2,235.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.24

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