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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.53, 3,446.31 and 758.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.53, 3,446.31 and 758.53 is: 1,137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.53 : 3,446.31 = 758.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.53/3,446.31 = 758.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.53x = 3,446.31 × 758.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.53x = 2,614,136.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,136.68/2,297.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.80

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