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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.07, 3,115.80 and 1,624.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.07, 3,115.80 and 1,624.35 is: 2,244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.07 : 3,115.80 = 1,624.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.07/3,115.80 = 1,624.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.07x = 3,115.80 × 1,624.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.07x = 5,061,149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,061,149.73/2,255.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.34

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