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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.33, 3,177.25 and 1,254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.33, 3,177.25 and 1,254.39 is: 1,731.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.33 : 3,177.25 = 1,254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.33/3,177.25 = 1,254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.33x = 3,177.25 × 1,254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.33x = 3,985,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985,507.49/2,302.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.08

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