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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.28, 3,178.50 and 1,255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.28, 3,178.50 and 1,255.32 is: 1,732.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.28 : 3,178.50 = 1,255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.28/3,178.50 = 1,255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.28x = 3,178.50 × 1,255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.28x = 3,990,034.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990,034.62/2,303.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.33

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