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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.34, 4,116.94 and 2,256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.34, 4,116.94 and 2,256.06 is: 3,399.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.34 : 4,116.94 = 2,256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.34/4,116.94 = 2,256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.34x = 4,116.94 × 2,256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.34x = 9,288,063.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,288,063.66/2,732.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.31

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