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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.38, 3,422.06 and 742.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.38, 3,422.06 and 742.38 is: 1,113.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.38 : 3,422.06 = 742.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.38/3,422.06 = 742.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.38x = 3,422.06 × 742.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.38x = 2,540,453.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,453.65/2,281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.56

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