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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.99, 3,474.17 and 755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.99, 3,474.17 and 755.96 is: 1,134.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.99 : 3,474.17 = 755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.99/3,474.17 = 755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.99x = 3,474.17 × 755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.99x = 2,626,333.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,333.55/2,315.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.00

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