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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.34, 3,474.84 and 755.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.34, 3,474.84 and 755.95 is: 1,134.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.34 : 3,474.84 = 755.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.34/3,474.84 = 755.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.34x = 3,474.84 × 755.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.34x = 2,626,805.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,805.30/2,316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.03

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