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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.06, 3,181.22 and 1,361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.06, 3,181.22 and 1,361.14 is: 1,878.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.06 : 3,181.22 = 1,361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.06/3,181.22 = 1,361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.06x = 3,181.22 × 1,361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.06x = 4,330,085.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330,085.79/2,305.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.51

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