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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.88, 3,174.72 and 1,306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.88, 3,174.72 and 1,306.08 is: 1,802.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.88 : 3,174.72 = 1,306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.88/3,174.72 = 1,306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.88x = 3,174.72 × 1,306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.88x = 4,146,438.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,438.30/2,300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.11

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