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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.91, 3,177.96 and 1,254.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.91, 3,177.96 and 1,254.95 is: 1,731.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.91 : 3,177.96 = 1,254.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.91/3,177.96 = 1,254.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.91x = 3,177.96 × 1,254.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.91x = 3,988,180.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,988,180.90/2,302.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.80

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