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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.55, 3,184.47 and 1,259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.55, 3,184.47 and 1,259.62 is: 1,738.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.55 : 3,184.47 = 1,259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.55/3,184.47 = 1,259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.55x = 3,184.47 × 1,259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.55x = 4,011,206.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,206.18/2,307.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.30

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