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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.77, 3,180.58 and 1,310.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.77, 3,180.58 and 1,310.05 is: 1,807.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.77 : 3,180.58 = 1,310.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.77/3,180.58 = 1,310.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.77x = 3,180.58 × 1,310.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.77x = 4,166,718.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166,718.83/2,304.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.87

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