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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.35, 3,383.71 and 1,085.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.35, 3,383.71 and 1,085.02 is: 1,627.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.35 : 3,383.71 = 1,085.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.35/3,383.71 = 1,085.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.35x = 3,383.71 × 1,085.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.35x = 3,671,400.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,400.89/2,255.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.86

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