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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.06, 3,173.97 and 1,277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.06, 3,173.97 and 1,277.95 is: 1,763.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.06 : 3,173.97 = 1,277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.06/3,173.97 = 1,277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.06x = 3,173.97 × 1,277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.06x = 4,056,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056,174.96/2,300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.51

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