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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.82, 3,179.30 and 1,255.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.82, 3,179.30 and 1,255.87 is: 1,733.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.82 : 3,179.30 = 1,255.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.82/3,179.30 = 1,255.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.82x = 3,179.30 × 1,255.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.82x = 3,992,787.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992,787.49/2,303.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.12

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