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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.19, 3,176.91 and 1,254.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.19, 3,176.91 and 1,254.23 is: 1,730.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.19 : 3,176.91 = 1,254.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.19/3,176.91 = 1,254.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.19x = 3,176.91 × 1,254.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.19x = 3,984,575.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,984,575.83/2,302.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.78

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