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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.17, 3,482.13 and 760.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.17, 3,482.13 and 760.72 is: 1,141.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.17 : 3,482.13 = 760.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.17/3,482.13 = 760.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.17x = 3,482.13 × 760.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.17x = 2,648,925.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,925.93/2,321.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.20

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