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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.22, 3,112.23 and 1,311.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.22, 3,112.23 and 1,311.09 is: 1,809.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.22 : 3,112.23 = 1,311.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.22/3,112.23 = 1,311.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.22x = 3,112.23 × 1,311.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.22x = 4,080,413.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080,413.63/2,255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.32

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