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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.50, 3,466.85 and 752.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.50, 3,466.85 and 752.61 is: 1,128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.50 : 3,466.85 = 752.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.50/3,466.85 = 752.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.50x = 3,466.85 × 752.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.50x = 2,609,185.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,185.98/2,311.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.78

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