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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.10, 3,380.37 and 867.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.10, 3,380.37 and 867.36 is: 1,300.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.10 : 3,380.37 = 867.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.10/3,380.37 = 867.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.10x = 3,380.37 × 867.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.10x = 2,931,997.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,997.72/2,255.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.16

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