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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.87, 4,554.63 and 2,256.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.87, 4,554.63 and 2,256.66 is: 3,386.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.87 : 4,554.63 = 2,256.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.87/4,554.63 = 2,256.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.87x = 4,554.63 × 2,256.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.87x = 10,278,251.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,278,251.34/3,034.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.72

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