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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.32, 3,450.93 and 1,261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.32, 3,450.93 and 1,261.18 is: 1,892.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.32 : 3,450.93 = 1,261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.32/3,450.93 = 1,261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.32x = 3,450.93 × 1,261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.32x = 4,352,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352,243.90/2,300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.02

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