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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.08, 3,469.59 and 753.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.08, 3,469.59 and 753.39 is: 1,129.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.08 : 3,469.59 = 753.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.08/3,469.59 = 753.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.08x = 3,469.59 × 753.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.08x = 2,613,954.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,954.41/2,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.59

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