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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.78, 3,472.20 and 754.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.78, 3,472.20 and 754.77 is: 1,132.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.78 : 3,472.20 = 754.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.78/3,472.20 = 754.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.78x = 3,472.20 × 754.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.78x = 2,620,705.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,705.88/2,314.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.16

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