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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.90, 3,180.15 and 1,782.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.90, 3,180.15 and 1,782.30 is: 2,455.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.90 : 3,180.15 = 1,782.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.90/3,180.15 = 1,782.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.90x = 3,180.15 × 1,782.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.90x = 5,667,981.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,667,981.35/2,307.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.90

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