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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.08, 3,176.88 and 1,254.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.08, 3,176.88 and 1,254.15 is: 1,730.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.08 : 3,176.88 = 1,254.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.08/3,176.88 = 1,254.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.08x = 3,176.88 × 1,254.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.08x = 3,984,284.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,984,284.05/2,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.73

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