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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.34, 3,112.20 and 1,416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.34, 3,112.20 and 1,416 is: 1,953.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.34 : 3,112.20 = 1,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.34/3,112.20 = 1,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.34x = 3,112.20 × 1,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.34x = 4,406,875.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,875.20/2,255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.97

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