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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.02, 3,273.59 and 2,255.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.02, 3,273.59 and 2,255.21 is: 3,116.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.02 : 3,273.59 = 2,255.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.02/3,273.59 = 2,255.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.02x = 3,273.59 × 2,255.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.02x = 7,382,621.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,382,621.63/2,369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.33

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