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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.54, 3,383.97 and 775.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.54, 3,383.97 and 775.35 is: 1,162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.54 : 3,383.97 = 775.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.54/3,383.97 = 775.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.54x = 3,383.97 × 775.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.54x = 2,623,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,751.36/2,256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.73

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