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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.13, 3,382.70 and 955.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.13, 3,382.70 and 955.76 is: 1,433.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.13 : 3,382.70 = 955.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.13/3,382.70 = 955.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.13x = 3,382.70 × 955.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.13x = 3,233,027.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,027.66/2,255.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.63

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