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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.40, 3,176.72 and 1,557.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.40, 3,176.72 and 1,557.76 is: 2,149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.40 : 3,176.72 = 1,557.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.40/3,176.72 = 1,557.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.40x = 3,176.72 × 1,557.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.40x = 4,948,567.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,948,567.35/2,302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.31

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