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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.02, 3,471.23 and 753.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.02, 3,471.23 and 753.99 is: 1,131.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.02 : 3,471.23 = 753.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.02/3,471.23 = 753.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.02x = 3,471.23 × 753.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.02x = 2,617,268.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,268.94/2,314.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.05

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