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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.97, 3,476 and 756.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.97, 3,476 and 756.97 is: 1,135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.97 : 3,476 = 756.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.97/3,476 = 756.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.97x = 3,476 × 756.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.97x = 2,631,236.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,236.41/2,316.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.64

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