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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.76, 3,183.21 and 1,258.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.76, 3,183.21 and 1,258.62 is: 1,736.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.76 : 3,183.21 = 1,258.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.76/3,183.21 = 1,258.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.76x = 3,183.21 × 1,258.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.76x = 4,006,451.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,451.77/2,306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.83

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