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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.78, 3,458.55 and 745.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.78, 3,458.55 and 745.76 is: 1,118.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.78 : 3,458.55 = 745.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.78/3,458.55 = 745.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.78x = 3,458.55 × 745.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.78x = 2,579,248.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,248.25/2,305.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.60

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