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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.22, 3,111.12 and 1,415.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.22, 3,111.12 and 1,415.50 is: 1,952.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.22 : 3,111.12 = 1,415.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.22/3,111.12 = 1,415.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.22x = 3,111.12 × 1,415.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.22x = 4,403,790.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,790.36/2,255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.71

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