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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.90, 3,183.53 and 1,258.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.90, 3,183.53 and 1,258.98 is: 1,737.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.90 : 3,183.53 = 1,258.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.90/3,183.53 = 1,258.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.90x = 3,183.53 × 1,258.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.90x = 4,008,000.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,000.60/2,306.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.40

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