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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.96, 3,455.80 and 743.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.96, 3,455.80 and 743.90 is: 1,115.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.96 : 3,455.80 = 743.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.96/3,455.80 = 743.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.96x = 3,455.80 × 743.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.96x = 2,570,750.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,750.48/2,303.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.80

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