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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.28, 3,450.36 and 761.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.28, 3,450.36 and 761.28 is: 1,141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.28 : 3,450.36 = 761.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.28/3,450.36 = 761.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.28x = 3,450.36 × 761.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.28x = 2,626,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,690.06/2,300.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.90

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