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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.37, 3,451.57 and 741.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.37, 3,451.57 and 741.51 is: 1,112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.37 : 3,451.57 = 741.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.37/3,451.57 = 741.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.37x = 3,451.57 × 741.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.37x = 2,559,352.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,352.71/2,301.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.10

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