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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.72, 3,384 and 957.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.72, 3,384 and 957.48 is: 1,435.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.72 : 3,384 = 957.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.72/3,384 = 957.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.72x = 3,384 × 957.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.72x = 3,240,112.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,112.32/2,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.76

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