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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.30, 3,467.50 and 751.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.30, 3,467.50 and 751.31 is: 1,127.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.30 : 3,467.50 = 751.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.30/3,467.50 = 751.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.30x = 3,467.50 × 751.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.30x = 2,605,167.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,167.43/2,311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.14

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