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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.00, 3,472.89 and 754.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.00, 3,472.89 and 754.56 is: 1,131.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.00 : 3,472.89 = 754.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.00/3,472.89 = 754.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.00x = 3,472.89 × 754.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.00x = 2,620,503.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,503.88/2,315.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.97

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