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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.76, 3,451.14 and 1,608.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.76, 3,451.14 and 1,608.77 is: 2,413.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.76 : 3,451.14 = 1,608.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.76/3,451.14 = 1,608.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.76x = 3,451.14 × 1,608.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.76x = 5,552,079.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,552,079.71/2,300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.15

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