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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.72, 3,175.62 and 1,306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.72, 3,175.62 and 1,306.64 is: 1,802.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.72 : 3,175.62 = 1,306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.72/3,175.62 = 1,306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.72x = 3,175.62 × 1,306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.72x = 4,149,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,392.12/2,301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.74

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