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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.26, 3,177.16 and 1,357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.26, 3,177.16 and 1,357.76 is: 1,873.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.26 : 3,177.16 = 1,357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.26/3,177.16 = 1,357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.26x = 3,177.16 × 1,357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.26x = 4,313,820.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,820.76/2,302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.73

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