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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.36, 3,581.69 and 2,300.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.36, 3,581.69 and 2,300.45 is: 3,446.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.36 : 3,581.69 = 2,300.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.36/3,581.69 = 2,300.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.36x = 3,581.69 × 2,300.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.36x = 8,239,469.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,239,469.35/2,390.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.96

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