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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.55, 3,179.91 and 1,296.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.55, 3,179.91 and 1,296.06 is: 1,788.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.55 : 3,179.91 = 1,296.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.55/3,179.91 = 1,296.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.55x = 3,179.91 × 1,296.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.55x = 4,121,354.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,121,354.15/2,304.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.36

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