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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.99, 3,472.67 and 754.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.99, 3,472.67 and 754.96 is: 1,132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.99 : 3,472.67 = 754.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.99/3,472.67 = 754.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.99x = 3,472.67 × 754.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.99x = 2,621,726.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,726.94/2,314.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.50

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