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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.06, 3,177.11 and 1,747.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.06, 3,177.11 and 1,747.54 is: 2,405.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.06 : 3,177.11 = 1,747.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.06/3,177.11 = 1,747.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.06x = 3,177.11 × 1,747.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.06x = 5,552,126.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,552,126.81/2,308.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.54

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