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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.40, 3,467.33 and 751.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.40, 3,467.33 and 751.34 is: 1,127.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.40 : 3,467.33 = 751.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.40/3,467.33 = 751.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.40x = 3,467.33 × 751.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.40x = 2,605,122.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,122.63/2,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.08

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