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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.36, 3,470.24 and 753.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.36, 3,470.24 and 753.50 is: 1,130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.36 : 3,470.24 = 753.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.36/3,470.24 = 753.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.36x = 3,470.24 × 753.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.36x = 2,614,836.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,836.40/2,313.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.32

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