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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.42, 3,384.60 and 1,160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.42, 3,384.60 and 1,160.20 is: 1,740.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.42 : 3,384.60 = 1,160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.42/3,384.60 = 1,160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.42x = 3,384.60 × 1,160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.42x = 3,926,812.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,926,812.92/2,256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.28

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