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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.95, 3,175.87 and 1,770.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.95, 3,175.87 and 1,770.99 is: 2,443.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.95 : 3,175.87 = 1,770.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.95/3,175.87 = 1,770.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.95x = 3,175.87 × 1,770.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.95x = 5,624,434.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,624,434.01/2,301.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.33

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