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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.17, 3,451.34 and 741.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.17, 3,451.34 and 741.11 is: 1,111.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.17 : 3,451.34 = 741.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.17/3,451.34 = 741.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.17x = 3,451.34 × 741.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.17x = 2,557,807.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,807.18/2,301.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.53

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