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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.58, 3,446.55 and 1,143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.58, 3,446.55 and 1,143.54 is: 1,713.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.58 : 3,446.55 = 1,143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.58/3,446.55 = 1,143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.58x = 3,446.55 × 1,143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.58x = 3,941,267.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,941,267.79/2,300.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.16

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