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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.08, 3,182.38 and 1,258.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.08, 3,182.38 and 1,258.14 is: 1,736.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.08 : 3,182.38 = 1,258.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.08/3,182.38 = 1,258.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.08x = 3,182.38 × 1,258.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.08x = 4,003,879.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,003,879.57/2,306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.23

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