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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.33, 3,451.07 and 740.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.33, 3,451.07 and 740.48 is: 1,110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.33 : 3,451.07 = 740.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.33/3,451.07 = 740.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.33x = 3,451.07 × 740.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.33x = 2,555,432.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,432.91/2,300.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.90

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