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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.45, 3,176.04 and 1,306.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.45, 3,176.04 and 1,306.71 is: 1,803.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.45 : 3,176.04 = 1,306.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.45/3,176.04 = 1,306.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.45x = 3,176.04 × 1,306.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.45x = 4,150,163.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,163.23/2,301.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.28

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