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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.36, 4,207.20 and 2,256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.36, 4,207.20 and 2,256.88 is: 3,387.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.36 : 4,207.20 = 2,256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.36/4,207.20 = 2,256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.36x = 4,207.20 × 2,256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.36x = 9,495,145.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,495,145.54/2,803.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.06

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