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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.03, 3,383.64 and 612.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.03, 3,383.64 and 612.36 is: 918.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.03 : 3,383.64 = 612.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.03/3,383.64 = 612.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.03x = 3,383.64 × 612.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.03x = 2,072,005.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,005.79/2,256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.43

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