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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.75, 3,180.83 and 1,373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.75, 3,180.83 and 1,373.25 is: 1,895.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.75 : 3,180.83 = 1,373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.75/3,180.83 = 1,373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.75x = 3,180.83 × 1,373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.75x = 4,368,067.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,067.93/2,304.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.25

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