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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.24, 4,088.61 and 2,256.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.24, 4,088.61 and 2,256.53 is: 3,112.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.24 : 4,088.61 = 2,256.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.24/4,088.61 = 2,256.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.24x = 4,088.61 × 2,256.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.24x = 9,226,050.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,226,050.68/2,964.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.45

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