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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.81, 3,477.08 and 758.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.81, 3,477.08 and 758.52 is: 1,137.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.81 : 3,477.08 = 758.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.81/3,477.08 = 758.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.81x = 3,477.08 × 758.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.81x = 2,637,430.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,430.93/2,318.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.41

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