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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.56, 3,112.65 and 1,247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.56, 3,112.65 and 1,247.34 is: 1,721.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.56 : 3,112.65 = 1,247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.56/3,112.65 = 1,247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.56x = 3,112.65 × 1,247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.56x = 3,882,521.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,521.77/2,255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.31

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