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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.88, 3,181.90 and 1,360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.88, 3,181.90 and 1,360.96 is: 1,878.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.88 : 3,181.90 = 1,360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.88/3,181.90 = 1,360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.88x = 3,181.90 × 1,360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.88x = 4,330,422.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330,422.71/2,304.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.81

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