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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.40, 3,452.18 and 741.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.40, 3,452.18 and 741.39 is: 1,112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.40 : 3,452.18 = 741.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.40/3,452.18 = 741.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.40x = 3,452.18 × 741.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.40x = 2,559,399.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,399.25/2,301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.10

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