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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.95, 3,176.57 and 1,254.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.95, 3,176.57 and 1,254.02 is: 1,730.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.95 : 3,176.57 = 1,254.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.95/3,176.57 = 1,254.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.95x = 3,176.57 × 1,254.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.95x = 3,983,469.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,469.56/2,301.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.47

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