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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.99, 3,481.89 and 760.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.99, 3,481.89 and 760.55 is: 1,140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.99 : 3,481.89 = 760.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.99/3,481.89 = 760.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.99x = 3,481.89 × 760.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.99x = 2,648,155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,155.66/2,320.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.96

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