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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.77, 3,183.33 and 1,258.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.77, 3,183.33 and 1,258.83 is: 1,737.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.77 : 3,183.33 = 1,258.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.77/3,183.33 = 1,258.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.77x = 3,183.33 × 1,258.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.77x = 4,007,271.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,271.30/2,306.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.18

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