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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.23, 3,180.11 and 1,674.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.23, 3,180.11 and 1,674.72 is: 2,310.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.23 : 3,180.11 = 1,674.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.23/3,180.11 = 1,674.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.23x = 3,180.11 × 1,674.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.23x = 5,325,785.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,325,785.45/2,305.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.31

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