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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.48, 3,180.19 and 1,256.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.48, 3,180.19 and 1,256.54 is: 1,734.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.48 : 3,180.19 = 1,256.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.48/3,180.19 = 1,256.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.48x = 3,180.19 × 1,256.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.48x = 3,996,020.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,020.04/2,304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.03

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