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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.13, 3,172.87 and 1,415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.13, 3,172.87 and 1,415.75 is: 1,952.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.13 : 3,172.87 = 1,415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.13/3,172.87 = 1,415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.13x = 3,172.87 × 1,415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.13x = 4,491,976.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491,976.61/2,300.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.92

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