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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.06, 3,381.24 and 937.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.06, 3,381.24 and 937.23 is: 1,405.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.06 : 3,381.24 = 937.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.06/3,381.24 = 937.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.06x = 3,381.24 × 937.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.06x = 3,168,990.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,990.40/2,255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.28

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