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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.13, 3,381.12 and 867.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.13, 3,381.12 and 867.30 is: 1,300.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.13 : 3,381.12 = 867.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.13/3,381.12 = 867.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.13x = 3,381.12 × 867.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.13x = 2,932,445.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,445.38/2,255.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.34

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