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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.68, 3,177.78 and 1,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.68, 3,177.78 and 1,308 is: 1,805.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.68 : 3,177.78 = 1,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.68/3,177.78 = 1,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.68x = 3,177.78 × 1,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.68x = 4,156,536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,536.24/2,302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.09

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