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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.57, 3,112.47 and 2,070.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.57, 3,112.47 and 2,070.66 is: 2,856.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.57 : 3,112.47 = 2,070.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.57/3,112.47 = 2,070.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.57x = 3,112.47 × 2,070.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.57x = 6,444,867.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,444,867.13/2,256.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,856.05

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