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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.20, 3,445.27 and 2,249.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.20, 3,445.27 and 2,249.47 is: 3,369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.20 : 3,445.27 = 2,249.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.20/3,445.27 = 2,249.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.20x = 3,445.27 × 2,249.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.20x = 7,750,031.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,750,031.51/2,300.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.29

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