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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.84, 3,469 and 1,258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.84, 3,469 and 1,258.30 is: 1,887.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.84 : 3,469 = 1,258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.84/3,469 = 1,258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.84x = 3,469 × 1,258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.84x = 4,365,042.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,365,042.70/2,312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.31

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