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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.95, 3,450.30 and 984.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.95, 3,450.30 and 984.52 is: 1,476.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.95 : 3,450.30 = 984.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.95/3,450.30 = 984.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.95x = 3,450.30 × 984.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.95x = 3,396,889.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,396,889.36/2,300.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.30

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