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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.02, 3,179.62 and 1,256.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.02, 3,179.62 and 1,256.12 is: 1,733.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.02 : 3,179.62 = 1,256.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.02/3,179.62 = 1,256.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.02x = 3,179.62 × 1,256.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.02x = 3,993,965.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,965.24/2,304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.48

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