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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.06, 3,173.83 and 1,305.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.06, 3,173.83 and 1,305.35 is: 1,801.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.06 : 3,173.83 = 1,305.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.06/3,173.83 = 1,305.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.06x = 3,173.83 × 1,305.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.06x = 4,142,959.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,959.10/2,300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.24

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