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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.00, 3,173.58 and 1,305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.00, 3,173.58 and 1,305.52 is: 1,801.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.00 : 3,173.58 = 1,305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.00/3,173.58 = 1,305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.00x = 3,173.58 × 1,305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.00x = 4,143,164.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,164.23/2,300.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.38

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