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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.82, 3,183.37 and 1,258.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.82, 3,183.37 and 1,258.81 is: 1,737.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.82 : 3,183.37 = 1,258.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.82/3,183.37 = 1,258.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.82x = 3,183.37 × 1,258.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.82x = 4,007,257.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,257.99/2,306.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.14

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