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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.02, 3,184.98 and 1,423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.02, 3,184.98 and 1,423.80 is: 1,964.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.02 : 3,184.98 = 1,423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.02/3,184.98 = 1,423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.02x = 3,184.98 × 1,423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.02x = 4,534,771.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,771.90/2,308.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.79

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