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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.50, 3,440.82 and 754.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.50, 3,440.82 and 754.50 is: 1,131.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.50 : 3,440.82 = 754.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.50/3,440.82 = 754.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.50x = 3,440.82 × 754.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.50x = 2,596,098.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,098.69/2,293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.94

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