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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.70, 3,455.81 and 1,329.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.70, 3,455.81 and 1,329.79 is: 1,993.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.70 : 3,455.81 = 1,329.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.70/3,455.81 = 1,329.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.70x = 3,455.81 × 1,329.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.70x = 4,595,501.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,501.58/2,305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.10

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