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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.06, 3,185.08 and 1,260.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.06, 3,185.08 and 1,260.15 is: 1,738.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.06 : 3,185.08 = 1,260.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.06/3,185.08 = 1,260.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.06x = 3,185.08 × 1,260.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.06x = 4,013,678.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,678.56/2,308.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.98

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