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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.68, 3,453 and 741.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.68, 3,453 and 741.80 is: 1,112.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.68 : 3,453 = 741.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.68/3,453 = 741.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.68x = 3,453 × 741.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.68x = 2,561,435.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,435.40/2,301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.85

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