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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.25, 3,451.89 and 762.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.25, 3,451.89 and 762.25 is: 1,143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.25 : 3,451.89 = 762.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.25/3,451.89 = 762.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.25x = 3,451.89 × 762.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.25x = 2,631,203.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,203.15/2,301.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.38

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