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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.26, 3,113.64 and 1,371.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.26, 3,113.64 and 1,371.90 is: 1,893.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.26 : 3,113.64 = 1,371.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.26/3,113.64 = 1,371.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.26x = 3,113.64 × 1,371.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.26x = 4,271,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,271,602.72/2,256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.22

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