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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.30, 3,093.89 and 2,178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.30, 3,093.89 and 2,178.14 is: 2,986.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.30 : 3,093.89 = 2,178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.30/3,093.89 = 2,178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.30x = 3,093.89 × 2,178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.30x = 6,738,899.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,738,899.20/2,256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,986.70

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