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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.42, 3,113.91 and 1,594.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.42, 3,113.91 and 1,594.44 is: 2,200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.42 : 3,113.91 = 1,594.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.42/3,113.91 = 1,594.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.42x = 3,113.91 × 1,594.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.42x = 4,964,942.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,964,942.66/2,256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.36

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