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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.29, 3,177.59 and 1,358.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.29, 3,177.59 and 1,358.71 is: 1,874.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.29 : 3,177.59 = 1,358.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.29/3,177.59 = 1,358.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.29x = 3,177.59 × 1,358.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.29x = 4,317,408.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,408.57/2,303.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.45

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