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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.91, 3,184.92 and 1,259.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.91, 3,184.92 and 1,259.98 is: 1,738.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.91 : 3,184.92 = 1,259.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.91/3,184.92 = 1,259.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.91x = 3,184.92 × 1,259.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.91x = 4,012,935.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012,935.50/2,307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.77

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