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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.32, 3,512.61 and 2,300.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.32, 3,512.61 and 2,300.10 is: 3,450.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.32 : 3,512.61 = 2,300.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.32/3,512.61 = 2,300.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.32x = 3,512.61 × 2,300.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.32x = 8,079,354.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,079,354.26/2,341.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.77

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