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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.32, 3,426.46 and 745.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.32, 3,426.46 and 745.32 is: 1,117.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.32 : 3,426.46 = 745.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.32/3,426.46 = 745.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.32x = 3,426.46 × 745.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.32x = 2,553,809.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,809.17/2,284.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.97

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