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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.97, 3,176.73 and 1,254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.97, 3,176.73 and 1,254.04 is: 1,730.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.97 : 3,176.73 = 1,254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.97/3,176.73 = 1,254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.97x = 3,176.73 × 1,254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.97x = 3,983,746.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,746.49/2,301.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.58

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