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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.03, 3,175.84 and 1,356.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.03, 3,175.84 and 1,356.77 is: 1,872.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.03 : 3,175.84 = 1,356.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.03/3,175.84 = 1,356.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.03x = 3,175.84 × 1,356.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.03x = 4,308,884.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,308,884.44/2,301.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.59

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