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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.49, 3,481.49 and 761.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.49, 3,481.49 and 761.07 is: 1,141.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.49 : 3,481.49 = 761.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.49/3,481.49 = 761.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.49x = 3,481.49 × 761.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.49x = 2,649,657.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,657.59/2,321.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.36

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