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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.58, 3,384.00 and 775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.58, 3,384.00 and 775.52 is: 1,162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.58 : 3,384.00 = 775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.58/3,384.00 = 775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.58x = 3,384.00 × 775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.58x = 2,624,355.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,355.80/2,256.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.98

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