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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.82, 3,460.41 and 746.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.82, 3,460.41 and 746.25 is: 1,119.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.82 : 3,460.41 = 746.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.82/3,460.41 = 746.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.82x = 3,460.41 × 746.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.82x = 2,582,330.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,330.96/2,306.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.43

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