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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.56, 3,446.36 and 1,374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.56, 3,446.36 and 1,374.16 is: 2,058.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.56 : 3,446.36 = 1,374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.56/3,446.36 = 1,374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.56x = 3,446.36 × 1,374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.56x = 4,735,850.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,735,850.06/2,300.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.56

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