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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.30, 3,177.93 and 1,641.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.30, 3,177.93 and 1,641.07 is: 2,265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.30 : 3,177.93 = 1,641.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.30/3,177.93 = 1,641.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.30x = 3,177.93 × 1,641.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.30x = 5,215,205.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,215,205.59/2,302.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.22

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