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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.60, 3,447.14 and 1,806.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.60, 3,447.14 and 1,806.88 is: 2,706.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.60 : 3,447.14 = 1,806.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.60/3,447.14 = 1,806.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.60x = 3,447.14 × 1,806.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.60x = 6,228,568.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,228,568.32/2,301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.19

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