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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.38, 3,480.75 and 760.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.38, 3,480.75 and 760.25 is: 1,140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.38 : 3,480.75 = 760.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.38/3,480.75 = 760.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.38x = 3,480.75 × 760.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.38x = 2,646,232.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,232.07/2,320.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.43

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