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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.62, 3,177.73 and 1,254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.62, 3,177.73 and 1,254.68 is: 1,731.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.62 : 3,177.73 = 1,254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.62/3,177.73 = 1,254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.62x = 3,177.73 × 1,254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.62x = 3,987,034.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987,034.28/2,302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.52

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