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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.00, 3,450.42 and 2,091.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.00, 3,450.42 and 2,091.33 is: 3,137.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.00 : 3,450.42 = 2,091.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.00/3,450.42 = 2,091.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.00x = 3,450.42 × 2,091.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.00x = 7,215,966.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,215,966.86/2,300.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.38

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