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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.54, 3,183.03 and 1,258.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.54, 3,183.03 and 1,258.61 is: 1,736.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.54 : 3,183.03 = 1,258.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.54/3,183.03 = 1,258.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.54x = 3,183.03 × 1,258.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.54x = 4,006,177.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,177.47/2,306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.88

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