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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.52, 3,441.57 and 755.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.52, 3,441.57 and 755.52 is: 1,133.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.52 : 3,441.57 = 755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.52/3,441.57 = 755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.52x = 3,441.57 × 755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.52x = 2,600,174.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,174.97/2,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.21

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