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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.41, 3,177.27 and 1,254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.41, 3,177.27 and 1,254.45 is: 1,731.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.41 : 3,177.27 = 1,254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.41/3,177.27 = 1,254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.41x = 3,177.27 × 1,254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.41x = 3,985,726.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985,726.35/2,302.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.11

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