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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.02, 3,180.76 and 1,360.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.02, 3,180.76 and 1,360.76 is: 1,877.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.02 : 3,180.76 = 1,360.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.02/3,180.76 = 1,360.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.02x = 3,180.76 × 1,360.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.02x = 4,328,250.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,250.98/2,305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.75

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