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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.96, 3,114.96 and 2,251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.96, 3,114.96 and 2,251.56 is: 3,107.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.96 : 3,114.96 = 2,251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.96/3,114.96 = 2,251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.96x = 3,114.96 × 2,251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.96x = 7,013,519.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,013,519.34/2,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.51

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