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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.66, 3,378.78 and 1,927.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.66, 3,378.78 and 1,927.53 is: 2,885.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.66 : 3,378.78 = 1,927.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.66/3,378.78 = 1,927.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.66x = 3,378.78 × 1,927.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.66x = 6,512,699.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,512,699.81/2,256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,885.99

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