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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.20, 3,453.33 and 742.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.20, 3,453.33 and 742.38 is: 1,113.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.20 : 3,453.33 = 742.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.20/3,453.33 = 742.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.20x = 3,453.33 × 742.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.20x = 2,563,683.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,683.13/2,302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.58

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