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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.31, 3,174.24 and 1,392.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.31, 3,174.24 and 1,392.17 is: 1,921.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.31 : 3,174.24 = 1,392.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.31/3,174.24 = 1,392.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.31x = 3,174.24 × 1,392.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.31x = 4,419,063.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,063.22/2,300.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.07

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