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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.82, 3,384.01 and 1,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.82, 3,384.01 and 1,007.80 is: 1,511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.82 : 3,384.01 = 1,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.82/3,384.01 = 1,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.82x = 3,384.01 × 1,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.82x = 3,410,405.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410,405.28/2,256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.16

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