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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.97, 3,287.07 and 1,305.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.97, 3,287.07 and 1,305.23 is: 1,801.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.97 : 3,287.07 = 1,305.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.97/3,287.07 = 1,305.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.97x = 3,287.07 × 1,305.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.97x = 4,290,379.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,379.90/2,381.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.19

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