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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.14, 3,445.89 and 1,146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.14, 3,445.89 and 1,146.70 is: 1,717.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.14 : 3,445.89 = 1,146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.14/3,445.89 = 1,146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.14x = 3,445.89 × 1,146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.14x = 3,951,402.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,951,402.06/2,300.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.90

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