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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.59, 3,177.58 and 1,254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.59, 3,177.58 and 1,254.66 is: 1,731.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.59 : 3,177.58 = 1,254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.59/3,177.58 = 1,254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.59x = 3,177.58 × 1,254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.59x = 3,986,769.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,769.82/2,302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.43

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