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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.97, 3,178.12 and 1,255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.97, 3,178.12 and 1,255.04 is: 1,731.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.97 : 3,178.12 = 1,255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.97/3,178.12 = 1,255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.97x = 3,178.12 × 1,255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.97x = 3,988,648.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,988,648.70/2,302.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.96

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