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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.15, 3,468.23 and 752.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.15, 3,468.23 and 752.30 is: 1,128.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.15 : 3,468.23 = 752.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.15/3,468.23 = 752.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.15x = 3,468.23 × 752.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.15x = 2,609,131.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,131.15/2,312.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.44

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