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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.64, 3,180.48 and 1,256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.64, 3,180.48 and 1,256.80 is: 1,734.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.64 : 3,180.48 = 1,256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.64/3,180.48 = 1,256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.64x = 3,180.48 × 1,256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.64x = 3,997,227.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,227.26/2,304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.43

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