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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.30, 3,175.79 and 1,306.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.30, 3,175.79 and 1,306.53 is: 1,803.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.30 : 3,175.79 = 1,306.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.30/3,175.79 = 1,306.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.30x = 3,175.79 × 1,306.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.30x = 4,149,258.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,258.38/2,301.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.01

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