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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.16, 3,457.61 and 745.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.16, 3,457.61 and 745.13 is: 1,117.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.16 : 3,457.61 = 745.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.16/3,457.61 = 745.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.16x = 3,457.61 × 745.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.16x = 2,576,347.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,347.93/2,305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.65

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