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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.52, 3,174.67 and 1,343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.52, 3,174.67 and 1,343.60 is: 1,854.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.52 : 3,174.67 = 1,343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.52/3,174.67 = 1,343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.52x = 3,174.67 × 1,343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.52x = 4,265,484.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265,484.32/2,300.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.14

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