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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.13, 3,182.52 and 1,258.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.13, 3,182.52 and 1,258.26 is: 1,736.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.13 : 3,182.52 = 1,258.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.13/3,182.52 = 1,258.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.13x = 3,182.52 × 1,258.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.13x = 4,004,437.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,437.62/2,306.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.43

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