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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.36, 3,476.60 and 757.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.36, 3,476.60 and 757.44 is: 1,136.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.36 : 3,476.60 = 757.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.36/3,476.60 = 757.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.36x = 3,476.60 × 757.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.36x = 2,633,315.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,315.90/2,317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.34

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