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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.07, 3,176.93 and 1,293.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.07, 3,176.93 and 1,293.95 is: 1,785.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.07 : 3,176.93 = 1,293.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.07/3,176.93 = 1,293.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.07x = 3,176.93 × 1,293.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.07x = 4,110,788.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110,788.57/2,302.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.69

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