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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.56, 3,467.56 and 751.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.56, 3,467.56 and 751.74 is: 1,127.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.56 : 3,467.56 = 751.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.56/3,467.56 = 751.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.56x = 3,467.56 × 751.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.56x = 2,606,703.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,703.55/2,311.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.68

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