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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.98, 3,179.48 and 1,256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.98, 3,179.48 and 1,256.04 is: 1,733.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.98 : 3,179.48 = 1,256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.98/3,179.48 = 1,256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.98x = 3,179.48 × 1,256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.98x = 3,993,554.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,554.06/2,303.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.33

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