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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.20, 3,381.20 and 1,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.20, 3,381.20 and 1,023.20 is: 1,534.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.20 : 3,381.20 = 1,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.20/3,381.20 = 1,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.20x = 3,381.20 × 1,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.20x = 3,459,643.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,643.84/2,255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.07

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