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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.05, 3,179.27 and 1,295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.05, 3,179.27 and 1,295.62 is: 1,787.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.05 : 3,179.27 = 1,295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.05/3,179.27 = 1,295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.05x = 3,179.27 × 1,295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.05x = 4,119,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,134.50/2,304.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.78

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