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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.88, 4,655.94 and 2,256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.88, 4,655.94 and 2,256.44 is: 3,113.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.88 : 4,655.94 = 2,256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.88/4,655.94 = 2,256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.88x = 4,655.94 × 2,256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.88x = 10,505,849.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,505,849.25/3,373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.88

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