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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.88, 3,178.06 and 1,308.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.88, 3,178.06 and 1,308.33 is: 1,805.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.88 : 3,178.06 = 1,308.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.88/3,178.06 = 1,308.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.88x = 3,178.06 × 1,308.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.88x = 4,157,942.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,942.71/2,302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.54

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