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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.48, 3,478.24 and 758.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.48, 3,478.24 and 758.56 is: 1,138.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.48 : 3,478.24 = 758.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.48/3,478.24 = 758.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.48x = 3,478.24 × 758.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.48x = 2,638,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,453.73/2,318.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.01

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