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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.21, 3,182.73 and 1,773.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.21, 3,182.73 and 1,773.13 is: 2,448.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.21 : 3,182.73 = 1,773.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.21/3,182.73 = 1,773.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.21x = 3,182.73 × 1,773.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.21x = 5,643,394.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,643,394.04/2,305.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.10

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