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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.74, 3,381.33 and 1,084.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.74, 3,381.33 and 1,084.03 is: 1,624.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.74 : 3,381.33 = 1,084.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.74/3,381.33 = 1,084.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.74x = 3,381.33 × 1,084.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.74x = 3,665,463.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,463.16/2,255.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.95

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