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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.66, 3,115.26 and 1,372.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.66, 3,115.26 and 1,372.95 is: 1,895.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.66 : 3,115.26 = 1,372.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.66/3,115.26 = 1,372.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.66x = 3,115.26 × 1,372.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.66x = 4,277,096.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,096.22/2,256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.32

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