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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.39, 3,112.62 and 1,311.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.39, 3,112.62 and 1,311.48 is: 1,809.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.39 : 3,112.62 = 1,311.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.39/3,112.62 = 1,311.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.39x = 3,112.62 × 1,311.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.39x = 4,082,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,138.88/2,255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.95

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