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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.69, 3,181.86 and 1,257.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.69, 3,181.86 and 1,257.75 is: 1,735.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.69 : 3,181.86 = 1,257.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.69/3,181.86 = 1,257.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.69x = 3,181.86 × 1,257.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.69x = 4,001,984.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,984.42/2,305.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.70

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