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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.78, 4,310.70 and 2,300.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.78, 4,310.70 and 2,300.30 is: 3,450.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.78 : 4,310.70 = 2,300.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.78/4,310.70 = 2,300.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.78x = 4,310.70 × 2,300.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.78x = 9,915,903.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,915,903.21/2,873.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.47

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