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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.36, 3,176.19 and 1,307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.36, 3,176.19 and 1,307.04 is: 1,803.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.36 : 3,176.19 = 1,307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.36/3,176.19 = 1,307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.36x = 3,176.19 × 1,307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.36x = 4,151,407.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,151,407.38/2,301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.89

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