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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.20, 3,183.90 and 1,259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.20, 3,183.90 and 1,259.24 is: 1,737.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.20 : 3,183.90 = 1,259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.20/3,183.90 = 1,259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.20x = 3,183.90 × 1,259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.20x = 4,009,294.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,294.24/2,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.73

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