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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.08, 3,450.56 and 739.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.08, 3,450.56 and 739.95 is: 1,110.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.08 : 3,450.56 = 739.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.08/3,450.56 = 739.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.08x = 3,450.56 × 739.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.08x = 2,553,241.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,241.87/2,300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.07

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