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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.26, 3,441.78 and 755.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.26, 3,441.78 and 755.26 is: 1,133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.26 : 3,441.78 = 755.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.26/3,441.78 = 755.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.26x = 3,441.78 × 755.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.26x = 2,599,438.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,438.76/2,294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.02

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