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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.96, 3,386.08 and 718.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.96, 3,386.08 and 718.08 is: 1,077.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.96 : 3,386.08 = 718.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.96/3,386.08 = 718.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.96x = 3,386.08 × 718.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.96x = 2,431,476.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,476.33/2,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.32

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