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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.45, 3,181.83 and 1,361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.45, 3,181.83 and 1,361.95 is: 1,878.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.45 : 3,181.83 = 1,361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.45/3,181.83 = 1,361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.45x = 3,181.83 × 1,361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.45x = 4,333,493.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,493.37/2,306.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.86

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