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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.03, 3,182.56 and 1,362.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.03, 3,182.56 and 1,362.29 is: 1,880.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.03 : 3,182.56 = 1,362.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.03/3,182.56 = 1,362.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.03x = 3,182.56 × 1,362.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.03x = 4,335,550.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,335,550.34/2,306.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.10

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