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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.84, 4,145.58 and 2,256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.84, 4,145.58 and 2,256.48 is: 3,114.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.84 : 4,145.58 = 2,256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.84/4,145.58 = 2,256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.84x = 4,145.58 × 2,256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.84x = 9,354,418.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,354,418.36/3,003.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.15

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