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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.92, 3,383.47 and 1,023.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.92, 3,383.47 and 1,023.03 is: 1,534.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.92 : 3,383.47 = 1,023.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.92/3,383.47 = 1,023.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.92x = 3,383.47 × 1,023.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.92x = 3,461,391.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461,391.31/2,255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.36

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