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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.64, 3,182.25 and 1,420.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.64, 3,182.25 and 1,420.91 is: 1,960.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.64 : 3,182.25 = 1,420.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.64/3,182.25 = 1,420.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.64x = 3,182.25 × 1,420.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.64x = 4,521,686.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,521,686.87/2,306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.29

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