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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.95, 3,114.38 and 1,360.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.95, 3,114.38 and 1,360.55 is: 1,877.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.95 : 3,114.38 = 1,360.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.95/3,114.38 = 1,360.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.95x = 3,114.38 × 1,360.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.95x = 4,237,280.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237,280.90/2,256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.43

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