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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.12, 3,176.81 and 1,307.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.12, 3,176.81 and 1,307.27 is: 1,803.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.12 : 3,176.81 = 1,307.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.12/3,176.81 = 1,307.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.12x = 3,176.81 × 1,307.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.12x = 4,152,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,948.41/2,302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.97

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