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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.86, 3,482.88 and 761.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.86, 3,482.88 and 761.95 is: 1,142.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.86 : 3,482.88 = 761.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.86/3,482.88 = 761.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.86x = 3,482.88 × 761.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.86x = 2,653,780.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,780.42/2,321.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.95

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