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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.44, 3,178.74 and 1,255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.44, 3,178.74 and 1,255.50 is: 1,732.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.44 : 3,178.74 = 1,255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.44/3,178.74 = 1,255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.44x = 3,178.74 × 1,255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.44x = 3,990,912.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990,912.78/2,303.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.59

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