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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.79, 3,113.22 and 1,371.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.79, 3,113.22 and 1,371.66 is: 1,893.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.79 : 3,113.22 = 1,371.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.79/3,113.22 = 1,371.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.79x = 3,113.22 × 1,371.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.79x = 4,270,279.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270,279.35/2,255.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.03

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