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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.52, 3,448.80 and 1,432.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.52, 3,448.80 and 1,432.92 is: 2,148.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.52 : 3,448.80 = 1,432.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.52/3,448.80 = 1,432.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.52x = 3,448.80 × 1,432.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.52x = 4,941,854.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,854.50/2,300.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.15

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