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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.64, 3,420.18 and 741.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.64, 3,420.18 and 741.72 is: 1,112.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.64 : 3,420.18 = 741.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.64/3,420.18 = 741.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.64x = 3,420.18 × 741.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.64x = 2,536,815.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,815.91/2,279.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.81

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