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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.58, 3,454.38 and 2,028.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.58, 3,454.38 and 2,028.96 is: 3,046.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.58 : 3,454.38 = 2,028.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.58/3,454.38 = 2,028.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.58x = 3,454.38 × 2,028.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.58x = 7,008,798.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,008,798.84/2,300.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.54

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