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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.50, 3,421.50 and 742.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.50, 3,421.50 and 742.14 is: 1,112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.50 : 3,421.50 = 742.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.50/3,421.50 = 742.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.50x = 3,421.50 × 742.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.50x = 2,539,232.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,232.01/2,281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.97

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