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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.03, 3,176.80 and 1,307.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.03, 3,176.80 and 1,307.31 is: 1,804.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.03 : 3,176.80 = 1,307.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.03/3,176.80 = 1,307.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.03x = 3,176.80 × 1,307.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.03x = 4,153,072.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,153,072.45/2,302.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.09

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