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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.28, 3,471.01 and 754.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.28, 3,471.01 and 754.06 is: 1,130.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.28 : 3,471.01 = 754.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.28/3,471.01 = 754.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.28x = 3,471.01 × 754.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.28x = 2,617,349.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,349.80/2,314.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.96

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