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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.76, 3,175.09 and 1,252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.76, 3,175.09 and 1,252.84 is: 1,728.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.76 : 3,175.09 = 1,252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.76/3,175.09 = 1,252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.76x = 3,175.09 × 1,252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.76x = 3,977,879.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,977,879.76/2,300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.94

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