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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.44, 3,468.00 and 752.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.44, 3,468.00 and 752.11 is: 1,127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.44 : 3,468.00 = 752.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.44/3,468.00 = 752.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.44x = 3,468.00 × 752.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.44x = 2,608,311.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,311.63/2,312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.95

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