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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.56, 3,475.46 and 757.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.56, 3,475.46 and 757.19 is: 1,135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.56 : 3,475.46 = 757.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.56/3,475.46 = 757.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.56x = 3,475.46 × 757.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.56x = 2,631,583.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,583.56/2,317.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.50

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