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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.10, 3,381.53 and 939.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.10, 3,381.53 and 939.12 is: 1,407.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.10 : 3,381.53 = 939.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.10/3,381.53 = 939.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.10x = 3,381.53 × 939.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.10x = 3,175,663.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,663.83/2,256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.59

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