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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.86, 3,183.46 and 1,258.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.86, 3,183.46 and 1,258.93 is: 1,737.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.86 : 3,183.46 = 1,258.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.86/3,183.46 = 1,258.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.86x = 3,183.46 × 1,258.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.86x = 4,007,753.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,753.30/2,306.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.32

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