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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.28, 3,452.64 and 762.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.28, 3,452.64 and 762.16 is: 1,143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.28 : 3,452.64 = 762.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.28/3,452.64 = 762.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.28x = 3,452.64 × 762.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.28x = 2,631,464.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,464.10/2,301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.48

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