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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.10, 3,374.40 and 1,331.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.10, 3,374.40 and 1,331.06 is: 1,991.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.10 : 3,374.40 = 1,331.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.10/3,374.40 = 1,331.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.10x = 3,374.40 × 1,331.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.10x = 4,491,528.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491,528.86/2,255.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.72

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