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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.39, 3,112.83 and 1,415.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.39, 3,112.83 and 1,415.81 is: 1,953.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.39 : 3,112.83 = 1,415.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.39/3,112.83 = 1,415.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.39x = 3,112.83 × 1,415.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.39x = 4,407,183.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,407,183.62/2,256.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.20

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