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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.30, 3,452.37 and 741.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.30, 3,452.37 and 741.94 is: 1,112.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.30 : 3,452.37 = 741.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.30/3,452.37 = 741.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.30x = 3,452.37 × 741.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.30x = 2,561,451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,451.40/2,302.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.56

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