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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.22, 3,174.30 and 1,252.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.22, 3,174.30 and 1,252.26 is: 1,728.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.22 : 3,174.30 = 1,252.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.22/3,174.30 = 1,252.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.22x = 3,174.30 × 1,252.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.22x = 3,975,048.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,975,048.92/2,300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.12

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