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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.45, 3,385.24 and 775.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.45, 3,385.24 and 775.70 is: 1,163.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.45 : 3,385.24 = 775.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.45/3,385.24 = 775.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.45x = 3,385.24 × 775.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.45x = 2,625,923.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,923.77/2,256.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.74

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