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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.32, 3,180.02 and 1,256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.32, 3,180.02 and 1,256.40 is: 1,733.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.32 : 3,180.02 = 1,256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.32/3,180.02 = 1,256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.32x = 3,180.02 × 1,256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.32x = 3,995,370.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,370.85/2,304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.86

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