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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.89, 3,449.92 and 1,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.89, 3,449.92 and 1,129.40 is: 1,693.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.89 : 3,449.92 = 1,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.89/3,449.92 = 1,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.89x = 3,449.92 × 1,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.89x = 3,896,334.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,334.00/2,300.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.41

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