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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.62, 3,152.74 and 2,079.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.62, 3,152.74 and 2,079.19 is: 2,849.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.62 : 3,152.74 = 2,079.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.62/3,152.74 = 2,079.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.62x = 3,152.74 × 2,079.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.62x = 6,555,145.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,555,145.48/2,300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.30

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