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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.25, 3,482 and 761.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.25, 3,482 and 761.12 is: 1,141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.25 : 3,482 = 761.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.25/3,482 = 761.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.25x = 3,482 × 761.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.25x = 2,650,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,219.84/2,321.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.72

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