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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.16, 3,381.85 and 938.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.16, 3,381.85 and 938.04 is: 1,406.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.16 : 3,381.85 = 938.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.16/3,381.85 = 938.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.16x = 3,381.85 × 938.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.16x = 3,172,310.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,310.57/2,255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.69

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