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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.50, 3,458.14 and 1,265.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.50, 3,458.14 and 1,265.93 is: 1,897.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.50 : 3,458.14 = 1,265.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.50/3,458.14 = 1,265.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.50x = 3,458.14 × 1,265.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.50x = 4,377,763.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,377,763.17/2,307.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.19

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