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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.37, 3,175.78 and 1,306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.37, 3,175.78 and 1,306.52 is: 1,802.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.37 : 3,175.78 = 1,306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.37/3,175.78 = 1,306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.37x = 3,175.78 × 1,306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.37x = 4,149,208.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,208.88/2,301.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.93

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