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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315, 3,471.24 and 754.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315, 3,471.24 and 754.52 is: 1,131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315 : 3,471.24 = 754.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315/3,471.24 = 754.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315x = 3,471.24 × 754.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315x = 2,619,120.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,120.00/2,315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.37

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