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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.20, 3,384.30 and 717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.20, 3,384.30 and 717.20 is: 1,075.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.20 : 3,384.30 = 717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.20/3,384.30 = 717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.20x = 3,384.30 × 717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.20x = 2,427,203.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,203.04/2,256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.79

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