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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.13, 3,384.73 and 717.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.13, 3,384.73 and 717.13 is: 1,075.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.13 : 3,384.73 = 717.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.13/3,384.73 = 717.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.13x = 3,384.73 × 717.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.13x = 2,427,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,291.42/2,256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.87

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