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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.77, 3,385.53 and 696.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.77, 3,385.53 and 696.74 is: 1,045.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.77 : 3,385.53 = 696.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.77/3,385.53 = 696.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.77x = 3,385.53 × 696.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.77x = 2,358,817.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,817.24/2,256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.22

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