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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.92, 3,182.50 and 1,375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.92, 3,182.50 and 1,375.08 is: 1,896.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.92 : 3,182.50 = 1,375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.92/3,182.50 = 1,375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.92x = 3,182.50 × 1,375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.92x = 4,376,192.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,192.10/2,306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.98

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