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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.21, 3,183.93 and 1,259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.21, 3,183.93 and 1,259.25 is: 1,737.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.21 : 3,183.93 = 1,259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.21/3,183.93 = 1,259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.21x = 3,183.93 × 1,259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.21x = 4,009,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,363.85/2,307.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.75

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