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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.70, 3,451.26 and 740.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.70, 3,451.26 and 740.75 is: 1,111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.70 : 3,451.26 = 740.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.70/3,451.26 = 740.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.70x = 3,451.26 × 740.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.70x = 2,556,502.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,502.20/2,300.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.18

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