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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.60, 3,467.64 and 751.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.60, 3,467.64 and 751.72 is: 1,127.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.60 : 3,467.64 = 751.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.60/3,467.64 = 751.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.60x = 3,467.64 × 751.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.60x = 2,606,694.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,694.34/2,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.66

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