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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.02, 3,175.45 and 1,306.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.02, 3,175.45 and 1,306.33 is: 1,802.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.02 : 3,175.45 = 1,306.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.02/3,175.45 = 1,306.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.02x = 3,175.45 × 1,306.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.02x = 4,148,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,185.60/2,301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.76

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