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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.03, 3,176.84 and 1,307.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.03, 3,176.84 and 1,307.33 is: 1,804.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.03 : 3,176.84 = 1,307.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.03/3,176.84 = 1,307.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.03x = 3,176.84 × 1,307.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.03x = 4,153,179.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,153,179.64/2,302.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.14

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