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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.07, 3,177.93 and 1,357.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.07, 3,177.93 and 1,357.56 is: 1,874.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.07 : 3,177.93 = 1,357.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.07/3,177.93 = 1,357.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.07x = 3,177.93 × 1,357.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.07x = 4,314,230.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,230.65/2,302.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.07

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