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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.24, 3,384.36 and 717.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.24, 3,384.36 and 717.36 is: 1,076.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.24 : 3,384.36 = 717.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.24/3,384.36 = 717.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.24x = 3,384.36 × 717.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.24x = 2,427,804.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,804.49/2,256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.04

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