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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.07, 3,376.42 and 1,523.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.07, 3,376.42 and 1,523.19 is: 2,280.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.07 : 3,376.42 = 1,523.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.07/3,376.42 = 1,523.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.07x = 3,376.42 × 1,523.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.07x = 5,142,929.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,142,929.18/2,255.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.61

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