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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.64, 3,391.10 and 1,217.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.64, 3,391.10 and 1,217.41 is: 1,829.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.64 : 3,391.10 = 1,217.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.64/3,391.10 = 1,217.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.64x = 3,391.10 × 1,217.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.64x = 4,128,359.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,359.05/2,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.43

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