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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.75, 3,382.12 and 939.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.75, 3,382.12 and 939.16 is: 1,408.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.75 : 3,382.12 = 939.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.75/3,382.12 = 939.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.75x = 3,382.12 × 939.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.75x = 3,176,351.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,351.82/2,255.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.11

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