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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.60, 3,445.64 and 1,805.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.60, 3,445.64 and 1,805.88 is: 2,704.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.60 : 3,445.64 = 1,805.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.60/3,445.64 = 1,805.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.60x = 3,445.64 × 1,805.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.60x = 6,222,403.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,222,403.65/2,300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.68

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