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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.88, 3,474.09 and 755.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.88, 3,474.09 and 755.82 is: 1,133.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.88 : 3,474.09 = 755.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.88/3,474.09 = 755.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.88x = 3,474.09 × 755.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.88x = 2,625,786.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,786.70/2,315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.82

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