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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.74, 3,182.42 and 1,361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.74, 3,182.42 and 1,361.18 is: 1,878.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.74 : 3,182.42 = 1,361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.74/3,182.42 = 1,361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.74x = 3,182.42 × 1,361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.74x = 4,331,846.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,331,846.46/2,305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.72

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