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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.45, 3,174.90 and 1,306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.45, 3,174.90 and 1,306.04 is: 1,802.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.45 : 3,174.90 = 1,306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.45/3,174.90 = 1,306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.45x = 3,174.90 × 1,306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.45x = 4,146,554.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,554.33/2,300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.50

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