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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.26, 3,465.84 and 749.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.26, 3,465.84 and 749.97 is: 1,125.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.26 : 3,465.84 = 749.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.26/3,465.84 = 749.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.26x = 3,465.84 × 749.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.26x = 2,599,278.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,278.84/2,310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.10

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