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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.59, 3,113.30 and 1,325.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.59, 3,113.30 and 1,325.09 is: 1,828.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.59 : 3,113.30 = 1,325.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.59/3,113.30 = 1,325.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.59x = 3,113.30 × 1,325.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.59x = 4,125,413.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,413.79/2,256.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.16

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