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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.39, 3,450.53 and 740.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.39, 3,450.53 and 740.93 is: 1,110.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.39 : 3,450.53 = 740.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.39/3,450.53 = 740.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.39x = 3,450.53 × 740.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.39x = 2,556,585.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,585.79/2,301.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.89

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