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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.04, 3,449.57 and 740.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.04, 3,449.57 and 740.18 is: 1,110.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.04 : 3,449.57 = 740.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.04/3,449.57 = 740.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.04x = 3,449.57 × 740.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.04x = 2,553,298.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,298.87/2,300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.11

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