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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.60, 3,171.23 and 2,109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.60, 3,171.23 and 2,109.92 is: 2,908.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.60 : 3,171.23 = 2,109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.60/3,171.23 = 2,109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.60x = 3,171.23 × 2,109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.60x = 6,691,043.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,691,043.93/2,300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,908.39

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