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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.67, 3,453.59 and 742.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.67, 3,453.59 and 742.61 is: 1,113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.67 : 3,453.59 = 742.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.67/3,453.59 = 742.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.67x = 3,453.59 × 742.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.67x = 2,564,649.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,649.49/2,302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.77

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