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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.40, 3,181.46 and 1,257.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.40, 3,181.46 and 1,257.48 is: 1,735.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.40 : 3,181.46 = 1,257.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.40/3,181.46 = 1,257.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.40x = 3,181.46 × 1,257.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.40x = 4,000,616.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,616.03/2,305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.33

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