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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.60, 3,462.66 and 748.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.60, 3,462.66 and 748.60 is: 1,122.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.60 : 3,462.66 = 748.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.60/3,462.66 = 748.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.60x = 3,462.66 × 748.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.60x = 2,592,147.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,147.28/2,308.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.82

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