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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.43, 3,174.57 and 1,305.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.43, 3,174.57 and 1,305.69 is: 1,801.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.43 : 3,174.57 = 1,305.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.43/3,174.57 = 1,305.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.43x = 3,174.57 × 1,305.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.43x = 4,145,015.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,015.51/2,300.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.85

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