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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.81, 3,437.64 and 752.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.81, 3,437.64 and 752.81 is: 1,129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.81 : 3,437.64 = 752.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.81/3,437.64 = 752.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.81x = 3,437.64 × 752.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.81x = 2,587,872.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,872.58/2,291.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.19

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