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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.28, 3,180.96 and 1,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.28, 3,180.96 and 1,373.44 is: 1,895.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.28 : 3,180.96 = 1,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.28/3,180.96 = 1,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.28x = 3,180.96 × 1,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.28x = 4,368,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,857.70/2,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.15

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