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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.89, 3,176.69 and 1,307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.89, 3,176.69 and 1,307.14 is: 1,803.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.89 : 3,176.69 = 1,307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.89/3,176.69 = 1,307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.89x = 3,176.69 × 1,307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.89x = 4,152,364.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,364.09/2,301.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.90

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