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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.92, 3,177.95 and 1,254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.92, 3,177.95 and 1,254.96 is: 1,731.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.92 : 3,177.95 = 1,254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.92/3,177.95 = 1,254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.92x = 3,177.95 × 1,254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.92x = 3,988,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,988,193.86/2,302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.80

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