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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.90, 3,176.12 and 1,357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.90, 3,176.12 and 1,357.04 is: 1,872.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.90 : 3,176.12 = 1,357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.90/3,176.12 = 1,357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.90x = 3,176.12 × 1,357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.90x = 4,310,121.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,310,121.88/2,301.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.42

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