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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.35, 3,176.23 and 1,556.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.35, 3,176.23 and 1,556.03 is: 2,146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.35 : 3,176.23 = 1,556.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.35/3,176.23 = 1,556.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.35x = 3,176.23 × 1,556.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.35x = 4,942,309.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,942,309.17/2,302.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.64

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