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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.01, 3,480.16 and 759.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.01, 3,480.16 and 759.59 is: 1,139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.01 : 3,480.16 = 759.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.01/3,480.16 = 759.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.01x = 3,480.16 × 759.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.01x = 2,643,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,490.94/2,320.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.43

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