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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.15, 3,174.24 and 1,305.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.15, 3,174.24 and 1,305.38 is: 1,801.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.15 : 3,174.24 = 1,305.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.15/3,174.24 = 1,305.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.15x = 3,174.24 × 1,305.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.15x = 4,143,589.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,589.41/2,300.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.44

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