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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.16, 3,343.56 and 2,300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.16, 3,343.56 and 2,300.16 is: 3,173.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.16 : 3,343.56 = 2,300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.16/3,343.56 = 2,300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.16x = 3,343.56 × 2,300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.16x = 7,690,722.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,690,722.97/2,423.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.84

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