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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.08, 3,185.28 and 1,260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.08, 3,185.28 and 1,260.24 is: 1,739.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.08 : 3,185.28 = 1,260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.08/3,185.28 = 1,260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.08x = 3,185.28 × 1,260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.08x = 4,014,217.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,217.27/2,308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.20

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