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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.31, 3,472.83 and 756.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.31, 3,472.83 and 756.33 is: 1,134.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.31 : 3,472.83 = 756.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.31/3,472.83 = 756.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.31x = 3,472.83 × 756.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.31x = 2,626,605.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,605.51/2,315.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.45

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