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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.26, 3,178.76 and 1,371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.26, 3,178.76 and 1,371.76 is: 1,893.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.26 : 3,178.76 = 1,371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.26/3,178.76 = 1,371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.26x = 3,178.76 × 1,371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.26x = 4,360,495.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360,495.82/2,303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.18

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