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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291, 3,436.77 and 752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291, 3,436.77 and 752 is: 1,128.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291 : 3,436.77 = 752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291/3,436.77 = 752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291x = 3,436.77 × 752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291x = 2,584,451.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,451.04/2,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.09

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