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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.01, 3,481.14 and 761.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.01, 3,481.14 and 761.01 is: 1,141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.01 : 3,481.14 = 761.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.01/3,481.14 = 761.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.01x = 3,481.14 × 761.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.01x = 2,649,182.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,182.35/2,321.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.39

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