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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308, 3,185.05 and 1,260.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308, 3,185.05 and 1,260.07 is: 1,738.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308 : 3,185.05 = 1,260.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308/3,185.05 = 1,260.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308x = 3,185.05 × 1,260.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308x = 4,013,385.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,385.95/2,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.90

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