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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.12, 3,384.70 and 696.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.12, 3,384.70 and 696.27 is: 1,044.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.12 : 3,384.70 = 696.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.12/3,384.70 = 696.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.12x = 3,384.70 × 696.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.12x = 2,356,644.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,644.66/2,256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.56

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