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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.89, 3,469.58 and 752.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.89, 3,469.58 and 752.83 is: 1,129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.89 : 3,469.58 = 752.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.89/3,469.58 = 752.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.89x = 3,469.58 × 752.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.89x = 2,612,003.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,003.91/2,312.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.32

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