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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.02, 3,181.10 and 1,560.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.02, 3,181.10 and 1,560.23 is: 2,152.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.02 : 3,181.10 = 1,560.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.02/3,181.10 = 1,560.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.02x = 3,181.10 × 1,560.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.02x = 4,963,247.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,963,247.65/2,306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.30

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