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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.18, 3,432.62 and 2,054.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.18, 3,432.62 and 2,054.13 is: 3,065.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.18 : 3,432.62 = 2,054.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.18/3,432.62 = 2,054.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.18x = 3,432.62 × 2,054.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.18x = 7,051,037.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,051,037.45/2,300.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.44

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