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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.14, 3,384.26 and 869.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.14, 3,384.26 and 869.32 is: 1,304.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.14 : 3,384.26 = 869.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.14/3,384.26 = 869.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.14x = 3,384.26 × 869.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.14x = 2,942,004.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,004.90/2,256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.00

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