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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.22, 3,176.69 and 1,357.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.22, 3,176.69 and 1,357.67 is: 1,873.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.22 : 3,176.69 = 1,357.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.22/3,176.69 = 1,357.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.22x = 3,176.69 × 1,357.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.22x = 4,312,897.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,312,897.87/2,302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.36

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