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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.61, 3,484.03 and 761.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.61, 3,484.03 and 761.98 is: 1,143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.61 : 3,484.03 = 761.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.61/3,484.03 = 761.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.61x = 3,484.03 × 761.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.61x = 2,654,761.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654,761.18/2,322.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.01

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