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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.77, 3,175.94 and 1,306.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.77, 3,175.94 and 1,306.82 is: 1,803.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.77 : 3,175.94 = 1,306.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.77/3,175.94 = 1,306.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.77x = 3,175.94 × 1,306.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.77x = 4,150,393.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,393.12/2,301.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.13

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