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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.68, 3,379.65 and 2,027.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.68, 3,379.65 and 2,027.42 is: 3,037.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.68 : 3,379.65 = 2,027.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.68/3,379.65 = 2,027.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.68x = 3,379.65 × 2,027.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.68x = 6,851,970.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,851,970.00/2,255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.65

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