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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.90, 3,451.35 and 2,122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.90, 3,451.35 and 2,122.70 is: 3,184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.90 : 3,451.35 = 2,122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.90/3,451.35 = 2,122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.90x = 3,451.35 × 2,122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.90x = 7,326,180.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,326,180.65/2,300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.05

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