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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.73, 3,183.33 and 1,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.73, 3,183.33 and 1,258.80 is: 1,737.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.73 : 3,183.33 = 1,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.73/3,183.33 = 1,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.73x = 3,183.33 × 1,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.73x = 4,007,175.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,175.80/2,306.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.17

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