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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.51, 3,175.30 and 1,405.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.51, 3,175.30 and 1,405.01 is: 1,938.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.51 : 3,175.30 = 1,405.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.51/3,175.30 = 1,405.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.51x = 3,175.30 × 1,405.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.51x = 4,461,320.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,320.77/2,301.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.43

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