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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.75, 3,385.17 and 717.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.75, 3,385.17 and 717.75 is: 1,076.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.75 : 3,385.17 = 717.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.75/3,385.17 = 717.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.75x = 3,385.17 × 717.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.75x = 2,429,705.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,705.77/2,256.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.64

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