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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.95, 4,204.91 and 2,256.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.95, 4,204.91 and 2,256.53 is: 3,377.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.95 : 4,204.91 = 2,256.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.95/4,204.91 = 2,256.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.95x = 4,204.91 × 2,256.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.95x = 9,488,490.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,488,490.18/2,808.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.96

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