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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.39, 3,175.52 and 1,306.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.39, 3,175.52 and 1,306.71 is: 1,803.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.39 : 3,175.52 = 1,306.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.39/3,175.52 = 1,306.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.39x = 3,175.52 × 1,306.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.39x = 4,149,477.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,477.21/2,301.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.03

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