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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.22, 3,457.01 and 744.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.22, 3,457.01 and 744.47 is: 1,116.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.22 : 3,457.01 = 744.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.22/3,457.01 = 744.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.22x = 3,457.01 × 744.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.22x = 2,573,640.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,640.23/2,304.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.92

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