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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.19, 3,451.70 and 741.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.19, 3,451.70 and 741.29 is: 1,111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.19 : 3,451.70 = 741.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.19/3,451.70 = 741.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.19x = 3,451.70 × 741.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.19x = 2,558,695.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,695.29/2,301.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.90

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