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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.57, 3,383.89 and 775.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.57, 3,383.89 and 775.94 is: 1,163.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.57 : 3,383.89 = 775.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.57/3,383.89 = 775.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.57x = 3,383.89 × 775.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.57x = 2,625,701.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,701.63/2,256.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.58

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