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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.29, 3,477.64 and 758.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.29, 3,477.64 and 758.30 is: 1,137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.29 : 3,477.64 = 758.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.29/3,477.64 = 758.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.29x = 3,477.64 × 758.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.29x = 2,637,090.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,090.50/2,318.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.52

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