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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.26, 3,451.40 and 741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.26, 3,451.40 and 741.40 is: 1,111.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.26 : 3,451.40 = 741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.26/3,451.40 = 741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.26x = 3,451.40 × 741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.26x = 2,558,855.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,855.62/2,301.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.94

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