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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.39, 3,384.59 and 1,160.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.39, 3,384.59 and 1,160.15 is: 1,740.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.39 : 3,384.59 = 1,160.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.39/3,384.59 = 1,160.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.39x = 3,384.59 × 1,160.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.39x = 3,926,632.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,926,632.09/2,256.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.23

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