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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.74, 3,177.45 and 1,358.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.74, 3,177.45 and 1,358.67 is: 1,874.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.74 : 3,177.45 = 1,358.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.74/3,177.45 = 1,358.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.74x = 3,177.45 × 1,358.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.74x = 4,317,105.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,105.99/2,302.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.77

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