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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.05, 3,180.15 and 1,465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.05, 3,180.15 and 1,465.24 is: 2,023.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.05 : 3,180.15 = 1,465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.05/3,180.15 = 1,465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.05x = 3,180.15 × 1,465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.05x = 4,659,682.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,682.99/2,303.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.27

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