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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.42, 3,183.82 and 1,363.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.42, 3,183.82 and 1,363.37 is: 1,881.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.42 : 3,183.82 = 1,363.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.42/3,183.82 = 1,363.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.42x = 3,183.82 × 1,363.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.42x = 4,340,716.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,340,716.43/2,307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.20

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