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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.50, 3,385.13 and 775.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.50, 3,385.13 and 775.65 is: 1,163.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.50 : 3,385.13 = 775.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.50/3,385.13 = 775.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.50x = 3,385.13 × 775.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.50x = 2,625,676.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,676.08/2,256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.61

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