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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.33, 3,182.77 and 1,258.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.33, 3,182.77 and 1,258.39 is: 1,736.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.33 : 3,182.77 = 1,258.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.33/3,182.77 = 1,258.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.33x = 3,182.77 × 1,258.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.33x = 4,005,165.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,165.94/2,306.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.60

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