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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.06, 3,183.71 and 1,259.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.06, 3,183.71 and 1,259.15 is: 1,737.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.06 : 3,183.71 = 1,259.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.06/3,183.71 = 1,259.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.06x = 3,183.71 × 1,259.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.06x = 4,008,746.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,746.23/2,307.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.60

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