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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.73, 3,184.66 and 1,424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.73, 3,184.66 and 1,424.04 is: 1,965.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.73 : 3,184.66 = 1,424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.73/3,184.66 = 1,424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.73x = 3,184.66 × 1,424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.73x = 4,535,094.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535,094.98/2,307.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.18

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