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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.72, 3,185.99 and 1,260.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.72, 3,185.99 and 1,260.79 is: 1,739.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.72 : 3,185.99 = 1,260.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.72/3,185.99 = 1,260.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.72x = 3,185.99 × 1,260.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.72x = 4,016,864.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,864.33/2,308.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.87

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