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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.34, 3,382.92 and 868.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.34, 3,382.92 and 868.51 is: 1,302.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.34 : 3,382.92 = 868.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.34/3,382.92 = 868.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.34x = 3,382.92 × 868.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.34x = 2,938,099.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,099.85/2,256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.15

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