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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.40, 3,450.60 and 761.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.40, 3,450.60 and 761.40 is: 1,142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.40 : 3,450.60 = 761.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.40/3,450.60 = 761.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.40x = 3,450.60 × 761.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.40x = 2,627,286.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,286.84/2,300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.10

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