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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.07, 3,174.38 and 1,305.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.07, 3,174.38 and 1,305.67 is: 1,801.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.07 : 3,174.38 = 1,305.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.07/3,174.38 = 1,305.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.07x = 3,174.38 × 1,305.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.07x = 4,144,684.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,144,684.80/2,300.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.98

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