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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.28, 3,457.78 and 745.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.28, 3,457.78 and 745.80 is: 1,118.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.28 : 3,457.78 = 745.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.28/3,457.78 = 745.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.28x = 3,457.78 × 745.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.28x = 2,578,812.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,812.32/2,306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.17

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