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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.60, 3,179.70 and 1,373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.60, 3,179.70 and 1,373.28 is: 1,894.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.60 : 3,179.70 = 1,373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.60/3,179.70 = 1,373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.60x = 3,179.70 × 1,373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.60x = 4,366,618.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,618.42/2,304.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.74

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