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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.14, 3,181.17 and 1,257.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.14, 3,181.17 and 1,257.26 is: 1,735.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.14 : 3,181.17 = 1,257.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.14/3,181.17 = 1,257.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.14x = 3,181.17 × 1,257.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.14x = 3,999,557.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999,557.79/2,305.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.06

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