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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.35, 3,177.26 and 1,254.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.35, 3,177.26 and 1,254.41 is: 1,731.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.35 : 3,177.26 = 1,254.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.35/3,177.26 = 1,254.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.35x = 3,177.26 × 1,254.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.35x = 3,985,586.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985,586.72/2,302.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.10

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