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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.84, 3,176.73 and 1,307.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.84, 3,176.73 and 1,307.34 is: 1,804.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.84 : 3,176.73 = 1,307.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.84/3,176.73 = 1,307.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.84x = 3,176.73 × 1,307.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.84x = 4,153,066.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,153,066.20/2,301.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.24

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