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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.24, 3,382.08 and 1,084.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.24, 3,382.08 and 1,084.56 is: 1,625.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.24 : 3,382.08 = 1,084.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.24/3,382.08 = 1,084.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.24x = 3,382.08 × 1,084.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.24x = 3,668,068.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,068.68/2,256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.74

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