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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.58, 3,113.28 and 1,372.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.58, 3,113.28 and 1,372.01 is: 1,893.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.58 : 3,113.28 = 1,372.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.58/3,113.28 = 1,372.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.58x = 3,113.28 × 1,372.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.58x = 4,271,435.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,271,435.73/2,255.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.72

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