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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.68, 3,437.16 and 752.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.68, 3,437.16 and 752.68 is: 1,128.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.68 : 3,437.16 = 752.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.68/3,437.16 = 752.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.68x = 3,437.16 × 752.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.68x = 2,587,081.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,081.59/2,291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.90

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