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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.14, 3,181.12 and 1,257.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.14, 3,181.12 and 1,257.22 is: 1,734.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.14 : 3,181.12 = 1,257.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.14/3,181.12 = 1,257.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.14x = 3,181.12 × 1,257.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.14x = 3,999,367.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999,367.69/2,305.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.98

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