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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.26, 4,655.66 and 2,256.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.26, 4,655.66 and 2,256.89 is: 3,115.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.26 : 4,655.66 = 2,256.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.26/4,655.66 = 2,256.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.26x = 4,655.66 × 2,256.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.26x = 10,507,277.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,507,277.93/3,372.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.80

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