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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.64, 3,108.96 and 1,924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.64, 3,108.96 and 1,924 is: 2,650.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.64 : 3,108.96 = 1,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.64/3,108.96 = 1,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.64x = 3,108.96 × 1,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.64x = 5,981,639.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,981,639.04/2,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.68

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