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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.06, 3,383.88 and 696.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.06, 3,383.88 and 696.18 is: 1,044.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.06 : 3,383.88 = 696.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.06/3,383.88 = 696.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.06x = 3,383.88 × 696.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.06x = 2,355,789.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,789.58/2,256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.21

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