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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.48, 3,177.54 and 1,358.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.48, 3,177.54 and 1,358.82 is: 1,875.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.48 : 3,177.54 = 1,358.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.48/3,177.54 = 1,358.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.48x = 3,177.54 × 1,358.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.48x = 4,317,704.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,704.90/2,302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.24

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