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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.99, 3,182.28 and 1,258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.99, 3,182.28 and 1,258.05 is: 1,736.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.99 : 3,182.28 = 1,258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.99/3,182.28 = 1,258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.99x = 3,182.28 × 1,258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.99x = 4,003,467.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,003,467.35/2,305.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.12

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