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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.28, 3,452.36 and 741.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.28, 3,452.36 and 741.69 is: 1,112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.28 : 3,452.36 = 741.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.28/3,452.36 = 741.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.28x = 3,452.36 × 741.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.28x = 2,560,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,577.18/2,301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.68

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