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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.86, 3,182.16 and 1,421.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.86, 3,182.16 and 1,421.64 is: 1,961.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.86 : 3,182.16 = 1,421.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.86/3,182.16 = 1,421.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.86x = 3,182.16 × 1,421.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.86x = 4,523,885.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523,885.94/2,305.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.91

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