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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.24, 3,482.10 and 760.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.24, 3,482.10 and 760.79 is: 1,141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.24 : 3,482.10 = 760.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.24/3,482.10 = 760.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.24x = 3,482.10 × 760.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.24x = 2,649,129.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,129.45/2,321.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.26

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