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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.40, 5,110.56 and 2,256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.40, 5,110.56 and 2,256.96 is: 3,382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.40 : 5,110.56 = 2,256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.40/5,110.56 = 2,256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.40x = 5,110.56 × 2,256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.40x = 11,534,329.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,534,329.50/3,410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.10

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