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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.56, 3,180.33 and 1,256.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.56, 3,180.33 and 1,256.63 is: 1,734.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.56 : 3,180.33 = 1,256.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.56/3,180.33 = 1,256.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.56x = 3,180.33 × 1,256.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.56x = 3,996,482.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,482.19/2,304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.16

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