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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.48, 3,383.28 and 1,085.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.48, 3,383.28 and 1,085.30 is: 1,627.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.48 : 3,383.28 = 1,085.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.48/3,383.28 = 1,085.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.48x = 3,383.28 × 1,085.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.48x = 3,671,873.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,873.78/2,255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.98

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