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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.66, 3,452.41 and 741.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.66, 3,452.41 and 741.75 is: 1,112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.66 : 3,452.41 = 741.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.66/3,452.41 = 741.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.66x = 3,452.41 × 741.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.66x = 2,560,823.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,823.26/2,301.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.60

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