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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.33, 3,451.91 and 741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.33, 3,451.91 and 741.44 is: 1,112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.33 : 3,451.91 = 741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.33/3,451.91 = 741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.33x = 3,451.91 × 741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.33x = 2,559,363.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,363.18/2,301.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.12

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