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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.10, 3,179.66 and 1,256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.10, 3,179.66 and 1,256.16 is: 1,733.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.10 : 3,179.66 = 1,256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.10/3,179.66 = 1,256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.10x = 3,179.66 × 1,256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.10x = 3,994,161.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,994,161.71/2,304.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.50

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