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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.91, 3,472.57 and 754.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.91, 3,472.57 and 754.51 is: 1,131.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.91 : 3,472.57 = 754.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.91/3,472.57 = 754.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.91x = 3,472.57 × 754.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.91x = 2,620,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,077.80/2,314.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.83

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