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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.81, 3,457.22 and 745.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.81, 3,457.22 and 745.05 is: 1,117.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.81 : 3,457.22 = 745.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.81/3,457.22 = 745.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.81x = 3,457.22 × 745.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.81x = 2,575,794.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,794.70/2,304.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.57

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