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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.93, 3,113.37 and 1,372.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.93, 3,113.37 and 1,372.14 is: 1,892.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.93 : 3,113.37 = 1,372.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.93/3,113.37 = 1,372.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.93x = 3,113.37 × 1,372.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.93x = 4,271,979.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,271,979.51/2,256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.83

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