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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.36, 3,478.10 and 758.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.36, 3,478.10 and 758.44 is: 1,137.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.36 : 3,478.10 = 758.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.36/3,478.10 = 758.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.36x = 3,478.10 × 758.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.36x = 2,637,930.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,930.16/2,318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.84

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