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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.30, 3,468.51 and 752.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.30, 3,468.51 and 752.31 is: 1,128.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.30 : 3,468.51 = 752.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.30/3,468.51 = 752.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.30x = 3,468.51 × 752.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.30x = 2,609,394.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,394.76/2,312.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.48

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