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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305, 3,457.50 and 746.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305, 3,457.50 and 746.31 is: 1,119.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305 : 3,457.50 = 746.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305/3,457.50 = 746.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305x = 3,457.50 × 746.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305x = 2,580,366.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,366.83/2,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.47

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