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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.31, 3,174.70 and 1,745.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.31, 3,174.70 and 1,745.79 is: 2,403.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.31 : 3,174.70 = 1,745.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.31/3,174.70 = 1,745.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.31x = 3,174.70 × 1,745.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.31x = 5,542,339.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,542,339.28/2,306.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.13

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