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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.30, 3,383.72 and 775.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.30, 3,383.72 and 775.16 is: 1,162.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.30 : 3,383.72 = 775.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.30/3,383.72 = 775.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.30x = 3,383.72 × 775.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.30x = 2,622,924.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,924.51/2,256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.49

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