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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.61, 3,385.23 and 696.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.61, 3,385.23 and 696.74 is: 1,045.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.61 : 3,385.23 = 696.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.61/3,385.23 = 696.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.61x = 3,385.23 × 696.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.61x = 2,358,622.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,622.23/2,256.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.21

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