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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.54, 3,176.16 and 1,672.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.54, 3,176.16 and 1,672.33 is: 2,306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.54 : 3,176.16 = 1,672.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.54/3,176.16 = 1,672.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.54x = 3,176.16 × 1,672.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.54x = 5,311,587.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,311,587.65/2,302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.84

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