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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.58, 3,461.88 and 747.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.58, 3,461.88 and 747.68 is: 1,121.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.58 : 3,461.88 = 747.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.58/3,461.88 = 747.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.58x = 3,461.88 × 747.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.58x = 2,588,378.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,378.44/2,307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.69

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