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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.84, 3,175.88 and 1,418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.84, 3,175.88 and 1,418.32 is: 1,956.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.84 : 3,175.88 = 1,418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.84/3,175.88 = 1,418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.84x = 3,175.88 × 1,418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.84x = 4,504,414.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,414.12/2,301.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.88

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