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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.44, 3,384.18 and 775.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.44, 3,384.18 and 775.53 is: 1,163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.44 : 3,384.18 = 775.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.44/3,384.18 = 775.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.44x = 3,384.18 × 775.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.44x = 2,624,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,533.12/2,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.13

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