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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.33, 3,376.03 and 1,866.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.33, 3,376.03 and 1,866.52 is: 2,792.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.33 : 3,376.03 = 1,866.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.33/3,376.03 = 1,866.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.33x = 3,376.03 × 1,866.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.33x = 6,301,421.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,301,421.07/2,256.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.77

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