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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.77, 3,451.07 and 740.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.77, 3,451.07 and 740.86 is: 1,111.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.77 : 3,451.07 = 740.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.77/3,451.07 = 740.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.77x = 3,451.07 × 740.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.77x = 2,556,752.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,752.94/2,300.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.26

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