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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.30, 3,182.60 and 1,258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.30, 3,182.60 and 1,258.34 is: 1,736.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.30 : 3,182.60 = 1,258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.30/3,182.60 = 1,258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.30x = 3,182.60 × 1,258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.30x = 4,004,780.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,780.12/2,306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.46

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