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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.99, 3,477.75 and 758.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.99, 3,477.75 and 758.57 is: 1,137.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.99 : 3,477.75 = 758.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.99/3,477.75 = 758.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.99x = 3,477.75 × 758.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.99x = 2,638,125.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,125.93/2,318.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.62

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