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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.97, 3,384.96 and 1,434.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.97, 3,384.96 and 1,434.03 is: 2,151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.97 : 3,384.96 = 1,434.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.97/3,384.96 = 1,434.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.97x = 3,384.96 × 1,434.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.97x = 4,854,117.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,854,117.26/2,255.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.68

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