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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.60, 3,452.64 and 762.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.60, 3,452.64 and 762.24 is: 1,143.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.60 : 3,452.64 = 762.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.60/3,452.64 = 762.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.60x = 3,452.64 × 762.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.60x = 2,631,740.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,740.31/2,301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.44

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