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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.33, 3,450.26 and 741.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.33, 3,450.26 and 741.42 is: 1,112.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.33 : 3,450.26 = 741.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.33/3,450.26 = 741.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.33x = 3,450.26 × 741.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.33x = 2,558,093.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,093.62/2,300.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.05

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