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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.12, 3,155.06 and 2,280.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.12, 3,155.06 and 2,280.35 is: 3,127.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.12 : 3,155.06 = 2,280.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.12/3,155.06 = 2,280.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.12x = 3,155.06 × 2,280.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.12x = 7,194,641.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,194,641.07/2,300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.94

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