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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.93, 3,175.19 and 1,253.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.93, 3,175.19 and 1,253.00 is: 1,729.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.93 : 3,175.19 = 1,253.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.93/3,175.19 = 1,253.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.93x = 3,175.19 × 1,253.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.93x = 3,978,490.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978,490.93/2,300.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.08

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