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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.89, 3,468.08 and 751.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.89, 3,468.08 and 751.83 is: 1,127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.89 : 3,468.08 = 751.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.89/3,468.08 = 751.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.89x = 3,468.08 × 751.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.89x = 2,607,406.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,406.59/2,311.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.82

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