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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.48, 3,451.56 and 1,435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.48, 3,451.56 and 1,435.52 is: 2,153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.48 : 3,451.56 = 1,435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.48/3,451.56 = 1,435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.48x = 3,451.56 × 1,435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.48x = 4,954,783.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954,783.41/2,300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.80

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