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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.30, 3,441.94 and 1,256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.30, 3,441.94 and 1,256.74 is: 1,882.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.30 : 3,441.94 = 1,256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.30/3,441.94 = 1,256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.30x = 3,441.94 × 1,256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.30x = 4,325,623.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,623.68/2,298.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.10

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