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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.01, 3,182.25 and 1,258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.01, 3,182.25 and 1,258.08 is: 1,736.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.01 : 3,182.25 = 1,258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.01/3,182.25 = 1,258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.01x = 3,182.25 × 1,258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.01x = 4,003,525.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,003,525.08/2,306.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.13

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