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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.04, 3,463.96 and 749.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.04, 3,463.96 and 749.17 is: 1,123.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.04 : 3,463.96 = 749.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.04/3,463.96 = 749.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.04x = 3,463.96 × 749.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.04x = 2,595,094.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,094.91/2,310.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.40

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