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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.16, 3,450.93 and 741.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.16, 3,450.93 and 741.10 is: 1,111.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.16 : 3,450.93 = 741.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.16/3,450.93 = 741.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.16x = 3,450.93 × 741.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.16x = 2,557,484.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,484.22/2,301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.39

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