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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.80, 3,451.20 and 2,145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.80, 3,451.20 and 2,145.90 is: 3,218.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.80 : 3,451.20 = 2,145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.80/3,451.20 = 2,145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.80x = 3,451.20 × 2,145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.80x = 7,405,930.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,405,930.08/2,300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.85

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