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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.24, 3,476.15 and 757.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.24, 3,476.15 and 757.40 is: 1,136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.24 : 3,476.15 = 757.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.24/3,476.15 = 757.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.24x = 3,476.15 × 757.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.24x = 2,632,836.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,836.01/2,317.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.19

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