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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.24, 3,174.89 and 1,306.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.24, 3,174.89 and 1,306.10 is: 1,802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.24 : 3,174.89 = 1,306.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.24/3,174.89 = 1,306.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.24x = 3,174.89 × 1,306.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.24x = 4,146,701.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,701.42/2,300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.73

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