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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.61, 3,493.12 and 747.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.61, 3,493.12 and 747.55 is: 1,121.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.61 : 3,493.12 = 747.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.61/3,493.12 = 747.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.61x = 3,493.12 × 747.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.61x = 2,611,281.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,281.86/2,328.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.39

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