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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.30, 3,481.58 and 761.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.30, 3,481.58 and 761.30 is: 1,141.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.30 : 3,481.58 = 761.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.30/3,481.58 = 761.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.30x = 3,481.58 × 761.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.30x = 2,650,526.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,526.85/2,321.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.83

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