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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.37, 3,471 and 754.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.37, 3,471 and 754.44 is: 1,130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.37 : 3,471 = 754.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.37/3,471 = 754.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.37x = 3,471 × 754.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.37x = 2,618,661.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,661.24/2,315.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.99

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