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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.58, 3,464.88 and 749.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.58, 3,464.88 and 749.68 is: 1,124.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.58 : 3,464.88 = 749.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.58/3,464.88 = 749.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.58x = 3,464.88 × 749.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.58x = 2,597,551.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,551.24/2,309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.69

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