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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.32, 3,184.06 and 1,259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.32, 3,184.06 and 1,259.38 is: 1,737.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.32 : 3,184.06 = 1,259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.32/3,184.06 = 1,259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.32x = 3,184.06 × 1,259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.32x = 4,009,941.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,941.48/2,307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.92

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