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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.38, 3,883.11 and 2,256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.38, 3,883.11 and 2,256.02 is: 3,112.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.38 : 3,883.11 = 2,256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.38/3,883.11 = 2,256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.38x = 3,883.11 × 2,256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.38x = 8,760,373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,760,373.82/2,814.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.72

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