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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.47, 3,177.36 and 1,307.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.47, 3,177.36 and 1,307.79 is: 1,804.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.47 : 3,177.36 = 1,307.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.47/3,177.36 = 1,307.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.47x = 3,177.36 × 1,307.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.47x = 4,155,319.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,319.63/2,302.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.72

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