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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.38, 3,482.25 and 761.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.38, 3,482.25 and 761.25 is: 1,141.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.38 : 3,482.25 = 761.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.38/3,482.25 = 761.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.38x = 3,482.25 × 761.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.38x = 2,650,862.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,862.81/2,321.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.93

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