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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.83, 3,184.79 and 1,259.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.83, 3,184.79 and 1,259.89 is: 1,738.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.83 : 3,184.79 = 1,259.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.83/3,184.79 = 1,259.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.83x = 3,184.79 × 1,259.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.83x = 4,012,470.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012,470.81/2,307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.64

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