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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.26, 3,177.12 and 1,254.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.26, 3,177.12 and 1,254.32 is: 1,730.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.26 : 3,177.12 = 1,254.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.26/3,177.12 = 1,254.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.26x = 3,177.12 × 1,254.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.26x = 3,985,125.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985,125.16/2,302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.96

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