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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.79, 3,179.20 and 1,255.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.79, 3,179.20 and 1,255.85 is: 1,733.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.79 : 3,179.20 = 1,255.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.79/3,179.20 = 1,255.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.79x = 3,179.20 × 1,255.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.79x = 3,992,598.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992,598.32/2,303.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.06

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