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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.73, 3,473.59 and 756.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.73, 3,473.59 and 756.81 is: 1,135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.73 : 3,473.59 = 756.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.73/3,473.59 = 756.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.73x = 3,473.59 × 756.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.73x = 2,628,847.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,847.65/2,315.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.21

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