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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.76, 3,429 and 2,297.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.76, 3,429 and 2,297.10 is: 3,423.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.76 : 3,429 = 2,297.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.76/3,429 = 2,297.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.76x = 3,429 × 2,297.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.76x = 7,876,755.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,876,755.90/2,300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.55

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