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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.74, 3,179.08 and 1,255.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.74, 3,179.08 and 1,255.78 is: 1,732.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.74 : 3,179.08 = 1,255.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.74/3,179.08 = 1,255.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.74x = 3,179.08 × 1,255.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.74x = 3,992,225.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992,225.08/2,303.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.93

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