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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.36, 3,441.92 and 755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.36, 3,441.92 and 755 is: 1,132.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.36 : 3,441.92 = 755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.36/3,441.92 = 755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.36x = 3,441.92 × 755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.36x = 2,598,649.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,649.60/2,294.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.63

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