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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.73, 3,177.43 and 1,307.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.73, 3,177.43 and 1,307.87 is: 1,804.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.73 : 3,177.43 = 1,307.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.73/3,177.43 = 1,307.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.73x = 3,177.43 × 1,307.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.73x = 4,155,665.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,665.37/2,302.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.67

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