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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.38, 3,462.23 and 748.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.38, 3,462.23 and 748.52 is: 1,122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.38 : 3,462.23 = 748.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.38/3,462.23 = 748.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.38x = 3,462.23 × 748.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.38x = 2,591,544.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,544.66/2,308.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.67

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