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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.05, 3,379.86 and 1,328.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.05, 3,379.86 and 1,328.87 is: 1,990.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.05 : 3,379.86 = 1,328.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.05/3,379.86 = 1,328.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.05x = 3,379.86 × 1,328.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.05x = 4,491,403.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491,403.01/2,256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.82

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