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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.92, 3,387.52 and 1,162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.92, 3,387.52 and 1,162.04 is: 1,744.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.92 : 3,387.52 = 1,162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.92/3,387.52 = 1,162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.92x = 3,387.52 × 1,162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.92x = 3,936,433.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,936,433.74/2,256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.16

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