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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.07, 3,179.61 and 1,256.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.07, 3,179.61 and 1,256.13 is: 1,733.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.07 : 3,179.61 = 1,256.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.07/3,179.61 = 1,256.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.07x = 3,179.61 × 1,256.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.07x = 3,994,003.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,994,003.51/2,304.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.46

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