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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.52, 3,417.90 and 2,256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.52, 3,417.90 and 2,256.04 is: 3,381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.52 : 3,417.90 = 2,256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.52/3,417.90 = 2,256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.52x = 3,417.90 × 2,256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.52x = 7,710,919.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,710,919.12/2,280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.21

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