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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.91, 3,465.05 and 749.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.91, 3,465.05 and 749.30 is: 1,124.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.91 : 3,465.05 = 749.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.91/3,465.05 = 749.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.91x = 3,465.05 × 749.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.91x = 2,596,361.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,361.97/2,309.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.01

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