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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.59, 3,459.12 and 746.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.59, 3,459.12 and 746.18 is: 1,119.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.59 : 3,459.12 = 746.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.59/3,459.12 = 746.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.59x = 3,459.12 × 746.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.59x = 2,581,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,123.24/2,306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.02

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