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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.77, 3,179.20 and 1,309.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.77, 3,179.20 and 1,309.05 is: 1,806.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.77 : 3,179.20 = 1,309.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.77/3,179.20 = 1,309.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.77x = 3,179.20 × 1,309.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.77x = 4,161,734.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161,734.62/2,303.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.49

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