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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256, 3,384.64 and 717.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256, 3,384.64 and 717.04 is: 1,075.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256 : 3,384.64 = 717.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256/3,384.64 = 717.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256x = 3,384.64 × 717.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256x = 2,426,922.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,922.27/2,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.76

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