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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.64, 3,469.01 and 752.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.64, 3,469.01 and 752.65 is: 1,128.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.64 : 3,469.01 = 752.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.64/3,469.01 = 752.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.64x = 3,469.01 × 752.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.64x = 2,610,937.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,937.94/2,312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.99

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