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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.91, 3,181.04 and 1,282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.91, 3,181.04 and 1,282.96 is: 1,770.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.91 : 3,181.04 = 1,282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.91/3,181.04 = 1,282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.91x = 3,181.04 × 1,282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.91x = 4,081,140.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081,140.66/2,304.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.63

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