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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.69, 3,445.16 and 757.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.69, 3,445.16 and 757.81 is: 1,136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.69 : 3,445.16 = 757.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.69/3,445.16 = 757.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.69x = 3,445.16 × 757.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.69x = 2,610,772.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,772.91/2,296.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.75

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