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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.88, 3,455.34 and 744.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.88, 3,455.34 and 744.02 is: 1,115.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.88 : 3,455.34 = 744.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.88/3,455.34 = 744.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.88x = 3,455.34 × 744.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.88x = 2,570,842.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,842.07/2,303.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.87

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