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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.16, 3,458.52 and 745.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.16, 3,458.52 and 745.87 is: 1,118.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.16 : 3,458.52 = 745.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.16/3,458.52 = 745.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.16x = 3,458.52 × 745.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.16x = 2,579,606.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,606.31/2,306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.57

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