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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.50, 3,180.45 and 1,420.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.50, 3,180.45 and 1,420.28 is: 1,960.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.50 : 3,180.45 = 1,420.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.50/3,180.45 = 1,420.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.50x = 3,180.45 × 1,420.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.50x = 4,517,129.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,129.53/2,304.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.13

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