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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.67, 3,469.34 and 752.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.67, 3,469.34 and 752.18 is: 1,128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.67 : 3,469.34 = 752.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.67/3,469.34 = 752.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.67x = 3,469.34 × 752.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.67x = 2,609,547.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,547.05/2,312.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.37

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