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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.26, 3,181.14 and 1,257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.26, 3,181.14 and 1,257.12 is: 1,734.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.26 : 3,181.14 = 1,257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.26/3,181.14 = 1,257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.26x = 3,181.14 × 1,257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.26x = 3,999,074.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999,074.72/2,305.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.76

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