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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.41, 3,111.96 and 1,619.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.41, 3,111.96 and 1,619.35 is: 2,234.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.41 : 3,111.96 = 1,619.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.41/3,111.96 = 1,619.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.41x = 3,111.96 × 1,619.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.41x = 5,039,352.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,039,352.43/2,255.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.34

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