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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.42, 3,385.44 and 1,389.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.42, 3,385.44 and 1,389.72 is: 2,085.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.42 : 3,385.44 = 1,389.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.42/3,385.44 = 1,389.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.42x = 3,385.44 × 1,389.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.42x = 4,704,813.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,704,813.68/2,256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.08

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