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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.92, 3,179.38 and 1,255.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.92, 3,179.38 and 1,255.98 is: 1,733.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.92 : 3,179.38 = 1,255.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.92/3,179.38 = 1,255.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.92x = 3,179.38 × 1,255.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.92x = 3,993,237.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,237.69/2,303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.24

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