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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.36, 3,114.18 and 1,372.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.36, 3,114.18 and 1,372.92 is: 1,894.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.36 : 3,114.18 = 1,372.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.36/3,114.18 = 1,372.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.36x = 3,114.18 × 1,372.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.36x = 4,275,520.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275,520.01/2,256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.87

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