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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.58, 3,457.20 and 744.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.58, 3,457.20 and 744.22 is: 1,116.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.58 : 3,457.20 = 744.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.58/3,457.20 = 744.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.58x = 3,457.20 × 744.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.58x = 2,572,917.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,917.38/2,304.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.44

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