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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.64, 3,458.62 and 724.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.64, 3,458.62 and 724.14 is: 1,086.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.64 : 3,458.62 = 724.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.64/3,458.62 = 724.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.64x = 3,458.62 × 724.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.64x = 2,504,525.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,525.09/2,305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.26

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