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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.66, 3,372.81 and 2,256.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.66, 3,372.81 and 2,256.07 is: 3,115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.66 : 3,372.81 = 2,256.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.66/3,372.81 = 2,256.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.66x = 3,372.81 × 2,256.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.66x = 7,609,295.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,609,295.46/2,442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.17

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