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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.69, 3,113.40 and 1,372.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.69, 3,113.40 and 1,372.10 is: 1,893.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.69 : 3,113.40 = 1,372.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.69/3,113.40 = 1,372.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.69x = 3,113.40 × 1,372.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.69x = 4,271,880.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,271,880.57/2,255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.83

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