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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.33, 3,176.25 and 1,357.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.33, 3,176.25 and 1,357.07 is: 1,872.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.33 : 3,176.25 = 1,357.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.33/3,176.25 = 1,357.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.33x = 3,176.25 × 1,357.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.33x = 4,310,382.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,310,382.81/2,301.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.99

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