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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.67, 3,107.43 and 1,854.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.67, 3,107.43 and 1,854.72 is: 2,555.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.67 : 3,107.43 = 1,854.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.67/3,107.43 = 1,854.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.67x = 3,107.43 × 1,854.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.67x = 5,763,412.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,763,412.57/2,255.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.08

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