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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.72, 3,429.09 and 1,860.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.72, 3,429.09 and 1,860.08 is: 2,772.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.72 : 3,429.09 = 1,860.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.72/3,429.09 = 1,860.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.72x = 3,429.09 × 1,860.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.72x = 6,378,381.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,378,381.73/2,300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.34

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