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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.27, 3,385.22 and 1,532.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.27, 3,385.22 and 1,532.67 is: 2,299.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.27 : 3,385.22 = 1,532.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.27/3,385.22 = 1,532.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.27x = 3,385.22 × 1,532.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.27x = 5,188,417.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,188,417.47/2,256.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.56

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