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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.07, 3,176.75 and 1,307.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.07, 3,176.75 and 1,307.42 is: 1,804.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.07 : 3,176.75 = 1,307.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.07/3,176.75 = 1,307.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.07x = 3,176.75 × 1,307.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.07x = 4,153,345.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,153,345.78/2,302.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.18

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