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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.50, 3,483.92 and 762.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.50, 3,483.92 and 762.10 is: 1,143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.50 : 3,483.92 = 762.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.50/3,483.92 = 762.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.50x = 3,483.92 × 762.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.50x = 2,655,095.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,095.43/2,322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.21

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