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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.31, 3,480.90 and 760.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.31, 3,480.90 and 760.18 is: 1,140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.31 : 3,480.90 = 760.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.31/3,480.90 = 760.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.31x = 3,480.90 × 760.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.31x = 2,646,110.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,110.56/2,320.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.41

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