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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.27, 3,177.14 and 1,254.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.27, 3,177.14 and 1,254.33 is: 1,730.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.27 : 3,177.14 = 1,254.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.27/3,177.14 = 1,254.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.27x = 3,177.14 × 1,254.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.27x = 3,985,183.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985,183.69/2,302.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.98

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