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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.93, 3,180.34 and 1,465.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.93, 3,180.34 and 1,465.77 is: 2,022.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.93 : 3,180.34 = 1,465.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.93/3,180.34 = 1,465.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.93x = 3,180.34 × 1,465.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.93x = 4,661,646.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,661,646.96/2,304.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.47

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