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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.80, 3,439.20 and 753.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.80, 3,439.20 and 753.76 is: 1,130.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.80 : 3,439.20 = 753.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.80/3,439.20 = 753.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.80x = 3,439.20 × 753.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.80x = 2,592,331.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,331.39/2,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.64

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