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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.60, 3,177.52 and 1,254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.60, 3,177.52 and 1,254.64 is: 1,731.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.60 : 3,177.52 = 1,254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.60/3,177.52 = 1,254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.60x = 3,177.52 × 1,254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.60x = 3,986,643.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,643.69/2,302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.37

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