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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.30, 3,382.14 and 1,525.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.30, 3,382.14 and 1,525.95 is: 2,287.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.30 : 3,382.14 = 1,525.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.30/3,382.14 = 1,525.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.30x = 3,382.14 × 1,525.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.30x = 5,160,976.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,160,976.53/2,256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.36

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