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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.13, 3,481.65 and 761.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.13, 3,481.65 and 761.58 is: 1,141.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.13 : 3,481.65 = 761.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.13/3,481.65 = 761.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.13x = 3,481.65 × 761.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.13x = 2,651,542.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,542.00/2,322.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.86

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