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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.48, 3,184.36 and 1,299.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.48, 3,184.36 and 1,299.21 is: 1,792.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.48 : 3,184.36 = 1,299.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.48/3,184.36 = 1,299.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.48x = 3,184.36 × 1,299.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.48x = 4,137,152.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,137,152.36/2,307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.93

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