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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.57, 3,176.22 and 1,253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.57, 3,176.22 and 1,253.70 is: 1,730.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.57 : 3,176.22 = 1,253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.57/3,176.22 = 1,253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.57x = 3,176.22 × 1,253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.57x = 3,982,027.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,982,027.01/2,301.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.14

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