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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.39, 3,452.03 and 741.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.39, 3,452.03 and 741.93 is: 1,112.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.39 : 3,452.03 = 741.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.39/3,452.03 = 741.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.39x = 3,452.03 × 741.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.39x = 2,561,164.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,164.62/2,302.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.39

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