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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.04, 3,176.81 and 1,254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.04, 3,176.81 and 1,254.10 is: 1,730.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.04 : 3,176.81 = 1,254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.04/3,176.81 = 1,254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.04x = 3,176.81 × 1,254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.04x = 3,984,023.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,984,023.21/2,302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.65

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