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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.33, 3,178.58 and 1,255.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.33, 3,178.58 and 1,255.37 is: 1,732.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.33 : 3,178.58 = 1,255.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.33/3,178.58 = 1,255.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.33x = 3,178.58 × 1,255.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.33x = 3,990,271.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990,271.80/2,303.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.40

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