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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.80, 3,178.71 and 1,421.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.80, 3,178.71 and 1,421.01 is: 1,958.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.80 : 3,178.71 = 1,421.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.80/3,178.71 = 1,421.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.80x = 3,178.71 × 1,421.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.80x = 4,516,978.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,978.70/2,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.96

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