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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.46, 3,177.32 and 1,254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.46, 3,177.32 and 1,254.52 is: 1,731.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.46 : 3,177.32 = 1,254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.46/3,177.32 = 1,254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.46x = 3,177.32 × 1,254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.46x = 3,986,009.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,009.19/2,302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.20

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