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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.36, 3,181.44 and 1,257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.36, 3,181.44 and 1,257.46 is: 1,735.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.36 : 3,181.44 = 1,257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.36/3,181.44 = 1,257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.36x = 3,181.44 × 1,257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.36x = 4,000,533.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,533.54/2,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.32

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