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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.24, 3,380.58 and 1,083.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.24, 3,380.58 and 1,083.54 is: 1,624.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.24 : 3,380.58 = 1,083.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.24/3,380.58 = 1,083.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.24x = 3,380.58 × 1,083.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.24x = 3,662,993.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,993.65/2,255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.21

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