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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.41, 3,380.23 and 1,961.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.41, 3,380.23 and 1,961.70 is: 2,940.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.41 : 3,380.23 = 1,961.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.41/3,380.23 = 1,961.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.41x = 3,380.23 × 1,961.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.41x = 6,630,997.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,630,997.19/2,255.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.04

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