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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.96, 3,114.45 and 2,071.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.96, 3,114.45 and 2,071.07 is: 2,857.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.96 : 3,114.45 = 2,071.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.96/3,114.45 = 2,071.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.96x = 3,114.45 × 2,071.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.96x = 6,450,240.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,450,240.07/2,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,857.93

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