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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.78, 3,111.56 and 1,460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.78, 3,111.56 and 1,460.12 is: 2,014.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.78 : 3,111.56 = 1,460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.78/3,111.56 = 1,460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.78x = 3,111.56 × 1,460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.78x = 4,543,228.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,543,228.13/2,255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.04

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