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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.80, 3,466.74 and 750.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.80, 3,466.74 and 750.80 is: 1,126.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.80 : 3,466.74 = 750.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.80/3,466.74 = 750.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.80x = 3,466.74 × 750.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.80x = 2,602,828.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,828.39/2,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.38

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