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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.69, 3,177.60 and 1,254.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.69, 3,177.60 and 1,254.73 is: 1,731.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.69 : 3,177.60 = 1,254.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.69/3,177.60 = 1,254.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.69x = 3,177.60 × 1,254.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.69x = 3,987,030.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987,030.05/2,302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.47

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