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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.16, 3,176.76 and 1,357.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.16, 3,176.76 and 1,357.95 is: 1,873.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.16 : 3,176.76 = 1,357.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.16/3,176.76 = 1,357.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.16x = 3,176.76 × 1,357.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.16x = 4,313,881.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,881.24/2,302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.84

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