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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.03, 3,174.46 and 1,355.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.03, 3,174.46 and 1,355.77 is: 1,871.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.03 : 3,174.46 = 1,355.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.03/3,174.46 = 1,355.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.03x = 3,174.46 × 1,355.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.03x = 4,303,834.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,834.80/2,300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.21

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