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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.92, 3,462.40 and 748.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.92, 3,462.40 and 748.08 is: 1,122.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.92 : 3,462.40 = 748.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.92/3,462.40 = 748.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.92x = 3,462.40 × 748.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.92x = 2,590,152.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,152.19/2,307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.29

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