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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.72, 3,453.05 and 741.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.72, 3,453.05 and 741.93 is: 1,113.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.72 : 3,453.05 = 741.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.72/3,453.05 = 741.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.72x = 3,453.05 × 741.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.72x = 2,561,923.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,923.24/2,301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.05

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