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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.82, 3,472.82 and 755.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.82, 3,472.82 and 755.40 is: 1,132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.82 : 3,472.82 = 755.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.82/3,472.82 = 755.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.82x = 3,472.82 × 755.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.82x = 2,623,368.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,368.23/2,315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.80

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