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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.68, 3,174.84 and 1,252.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.68, 3,174.84 and 1,252.74 is: 1,728.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.68 : 3,174.84 = 1,252.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.68/3,174.84 = 1,252.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.68x = 3,174.84 × 1,252.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.68x = 3,977,249.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,977,249.06/2,300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.73

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