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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.55, 3,177.52 and 1,254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.55, 3,177.52 and 1,254.68 is: 1,731.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.55 : 3,177.52 = 1,254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.55/3,177.52 = 1,254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.55x = 3,177.52 × 1,254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.55x = 3,986,751.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,751.77/2,302.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.45

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