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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.00, 3,457.88 and 745.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.00, 3,457.88 and 745.39 is: 1,118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.00 : 3,457.88 = 745.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.00/3,457.88 = 745.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.00x = 3,457.88 × 745.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.00x = 2,577,481.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,481.24/2,305.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.21

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