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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.56, 3,472.46 and 755.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.56, 3,472.46 and 755.19 is: 1,132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.56 : 3,472.46 = 755.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.56/3,472.46 = 755.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.56x = 3,472.46 × 755.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.56x = 2,622,367.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,367.07/2,315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.50

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