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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.40, 3,468.83 and 752.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.40, 3,468.83 and 752.34 is: 1,128.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.40 : 3,468.83 = 752.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.40/3,468.83 = 752.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.40x = 3,468.83 × 752.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.40x = 2,609,739.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,739.56/2,312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.58

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