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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.76, 3,183.30 and 1,258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.76, 3,183.30 and 1,258.88 is: 1,737.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.76 : 3,183.30 = 1,258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.76/3,183.30 = 1,258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.76x = 3,183.30 × 1,258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.76x = 4,007,392.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,392.70/2,306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.24

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