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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.43, 3,180.13 and 1,256.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.43, 3,180.13 and 1,256.49 is: 1,733.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.43 : 3,180.13 = 1,256.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.43/3,180.13 = 1,256.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.43x = 3,180.13 × 1,256.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.43x = 3,995,798.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,798.40/2,304.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.97

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