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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.67, 3,175.74 and 2,271.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.67, 3,175.74 and 2,271.51 is: 3,135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.67 : 3,175.74 = 2,271.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.67/3,175.74 = 2,271.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.67x = 3,175.74 × 2,271.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.67x = 7,213,725.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,213,725.17/2,300.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.49

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