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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.90, 3,112.97 and 1,371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.90, 3,112.97 and 1,371.60 is: 1,892.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.90 : 3,112.97 = 1,371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.90/3,112.97 = 1,371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.90x = 3,112.97 × 1,371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.90x = 4,269,742.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,742.79/2,255.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.70

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