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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.04, 3,440.09 and 1,256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.04, 3,440.09 and 1,256.78 is: 1,883.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.04 : 3,440.09 = 1,256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.04/3,440.09 = 1,256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.04x = 3,440.09 × 1,256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.04x = 4,323,448.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323,448.05/2,296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.01

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