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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301, 3,451.57 and 741.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301, 3,451.57 and 741.16 is: 1,111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301 : 3,451.57 = 741.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301/3,451.57 = 741.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301x = 3,451.57 × 741.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301x = 2,558,165.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,165.62/2,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.76

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