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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300, 3,450.54 and 761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300, 3,450.54 and 761 is: 1,141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300 : 3,450.54 = 761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300/3,450.54 = 761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300x = 3,450.54 × 761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300x = 2,625,860.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,860.94/2,300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.68

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