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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.14, 3,182.46 and 1,258.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.14, 3,182.46 and 1,258.21 is: 1,736.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.14 : 3,182.46 = 1,258.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.14/3,182.46 = 1,258.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.14x = 3,182.46 × 1,258.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.14x = 4,004,203.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,203.00/2,306.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.32

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