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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.13, 3,178.09 and 1,420.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.13, 3,178.09 and 1,420.42 is: 1,959.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.13 : 3,178.09 = 1,420.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.13/3,178.09 = 1,420.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.13x = 3,178.09 × 1,420.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.13x = 4,514,215.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,215.50/2,304.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.18

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