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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.32, 3,182.64 and 1,362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.32, 3,182.64 and 1,362.28 is: 1,879.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.32 : 3,182.64 = 1,362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.32/3,182.64 = 1,362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.32x = 3,182.64 × 1,362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.32x = 4,335,646.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,335,646.82/2,306.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.90

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