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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.33, 3,483.01 and 762.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.33, 3,483.01 and 762.52 is: 1,143.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.33 : 3,483.01 = 762.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.33/3,483.01 = 762.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.33x = 3,483.01 × 762.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.33x = 2,655,860.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,860.97/2,322.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.62

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