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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.98, 3,176.62 and 1,307.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.98, 3,176.62 and 1,307.36 is: 1,804.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.98 : 3,176.62 = 1,307.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.98/3,176.62 = 1,307.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.98x = 3,176.62 × 1,307.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.98x = 4,152,985.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,985.92/2,301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.09

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