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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.38, 3,467.61 and 751.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.38, 3,467.61 and 751.41 is: 1,127.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.38 : 3,467.61 = 751.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.38/3,467.61 = 751.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.38x = 3,467.61 × 751.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.38x = 2,605,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,596.83/2,311.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.29

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