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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.84, 3,384.72 and 2,036.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.84, 3,384.72 and 2,036.52 is: 3,054.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.84 : 3,384.72 = 2,036.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.84/3,384.72 = 2,036.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.84x = 3,384.72 × 2,036.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.84x = 6,893,049.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,893,049.97/2,256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.29

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