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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.89, 3,450.55 and 740.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.89, 3,450.55 and 740.51 is: 1,110.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.89 : 3,450.55 = 740.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.89/3,450.55 = 740.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.89x = 3,450.55 × 740.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.89x = 2,555,166.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,166.78/2,300.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.51

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