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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.40, 3,452.10 and 762.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.40, 3,452.10 and 762.40 is: 1,143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.40 : 3,452.10 = 762.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.40/3,452.10 = 762.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.40x = 3,452.10 × 762.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.40x = 2,631,881.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,881.04/2,301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.60

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