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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.15, 3,450.80 and 740.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.15, 3,450.80 and 740.29 is: 1,110.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.15 : 3,450.80 = 740.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.15/3,450.80 = 740.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.15x = 3,450.80 × 740.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.15x = 2,554,592.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,592.73/2,300.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.62

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