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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.02, 3,175.08 and 1,306.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.02, 3,175.08 and 1,306.34 is: 1,802.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.02 : 3,175.08 = 1,306.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.02/3,175.08 = 1,306.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.02x = 3,175.08 × 1,306.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.02x = 4,147,734.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147,734.01/2,301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.56

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