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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.33, 3,380.41 and 1,215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.33, 3,380.41 and 1,215.24 is: 1,820.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.33 : 3,380.41 = 1,215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.33/3,380.41 = 1,215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.33x = 3,380.41 × 1,215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.33x = 4,108,009.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108,009.45/2,256.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.66

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