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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.39, 3,118.07 and 1,628.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.39, 3,118.07 and 1,628.84 is: 2,250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.39 : 3,118.07 = 1,628.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.39/3,118.07 = 1,628.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.39x = 3,118.07 × 1,628.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.39x = 5,078,849.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,078,849.01/2,256.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.87

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