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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.05, 3,111.04 and 1,415.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.05, 3,111.04 and 1,415.49 is: 1,952.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.05 : 3,111.04 = 1,415.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.05/3,111.04 = 1,415.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.05x = 3,111.04 × 1,415.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.05x = 4,403,646.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,646.01/2,255.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.79

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