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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.12, 3,182.45 and 1,258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.12, 3,182.45 and 1,258.19 is: 1,736.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.12 : 3,182.45 = 1,258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.12/3,182.45 = 1,258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.12x = 3,182.45 × 1,258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.12x = 4,004,104.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,104.56/2,306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.29

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