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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.75, 3,385.08 and 697.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.75, 3,385.08 and 697.32 is: 1,045.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.75 : 3,385.08 = 697.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.75/3,385.08 = 697.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.75x = 3,385.08 × 697.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.75x = 2,360,483.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,483.99/2,256.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.97

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