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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.25, 3,178.51 and 1,255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.25, 3,178.51 and 1,255.34 is: 1,732.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.25 : 3,178.51 = 1,255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.25/3,178.51 = 1,255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.25x = 3,178.51 × 1,255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.25x = 3,990,091.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990,091.71/2,303.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.37

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