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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.22, 3,181.53 and 1,361.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.22, 3,181.53 and 1,361.40 is: 1,878.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.22 : 3,181.53 = 1,361.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.22/3,181.53 = 1,361.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.22x = 3,181.53 × 1,361.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.22x = 4,331,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,331,334.94/2,306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.11

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