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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.90, 4,158.07 and 2,305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.90, 4,158.07 and 2,305.01 is: 3,180.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.90 : 4,158.07 = 2,305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.90/4,158.07 = 2,305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.90x = 4,158.07 × 2,305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.90x = 9,584,397.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,584,397.56/3,013.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.07

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