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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.93, 3,383.28 and 1,529.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.93, 3,383.28 and 1,529.96 is: 2,294.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.93 : 3,383.28 = 1,529.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.93/3,383.28 = 1,529.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.93x = 3,383.28 × 1,529.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.93x = 5,176,283.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,176,283.07/2,255.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.52

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