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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.02, 3,183.68 and 1,259.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.02, 3,183.68 and 1,259.09 is: 1,737.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.02 : 3,183.68 = 1,259.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.02/3,183.68 = 1,259.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.02x = 3,183.68 × 1,259.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.02x = 4,008,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,517.44/2,307.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.53

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