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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.16, 3,483.96 and 762.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.16, 3,483.96 and 762.17 is: 1,143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.16 : 3,483.96 = 762.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.16/3,483.96 = 762.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.16x = 3,483.96 × 762.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.16x = 2,655,369.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,369.79/2,322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.49

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