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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.55, 3,382.31 and 1,022.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.55, 3,382.31 and 1,022.91 is: 1,533.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.55 : 3,382.31 = 1,022.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.55/3,382.31 = 1,022.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.55x = 3,382.31 × 1,022.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.55x = 3,459,793.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,793.61/2,255.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.90

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