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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.34, 3,110.25 and 2,212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.34, 3,110.25 and 2,212.60 is: 3,049.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.34 : 3,110.25 = 2,212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.34/3,110.25 = 2,212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.34x = 3,110.25 × 2,212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.34x = 6,881,739.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,881,739.15/2,256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.96

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