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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.13, 3,113.62 and 1,299.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.13, 3,113.62 and 1,299.33 is: 1,793.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.13 : 3,113.62 = 1,299.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.13/3,113.62 = 1,299.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.13x = 3,113.62 × 1,299.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.13x = 4,045,619.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,619.87/2,256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.17

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