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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.75, 3,458.69 and 766.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.75, 3,458.69 and 766.75 is: 1,150.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.75 : 3,458.69 = 766.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.75/3,458.69 = 766.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.75x = 3,458.69 × 766.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.75x = 2,651,946.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,946.72/2,305.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.14

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