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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.03, 3,385.26 and 1,708.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.03, 3,385.26 and 1,708.08 is: 2,563.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.03 : 3,385.26 = 1,708.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.03/3,385.26 = 1,708.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.03x = 3,385.26 × 1,708.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.03x = 5,782,294.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,782,294.90/2,256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.04

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