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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.12, 3,467.39 and 751.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.12, 3,467.39 and 751.68 is: 1,127.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.12 : 3,467.39 = 751.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.12/3,467.39 = 751.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.12x = 3,467.39 × 751.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.12x = 2,606,363.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,363.96/2,312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.26

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