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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.26, 3,185.28 and 1,260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.26, 3,185.28 and 1,260.12 is: 1,738.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.26 : 3,185.28 = 1,260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.26/3,185.28 = 1,260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.26x = 3,185.28 × 1,260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.26x = 4,013,835.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,835.03/2,308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.90

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