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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.70, 4,071.65 and 2,255.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.70, 4,071.65 and 2,255.43 is: 3,382.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.70 : 4,071.65 = 2,255.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.70/4,071.65 = 2,255.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.70x = 4,071.65 × 2,255.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.70x = 9,183,321.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,183,321.56/2,714.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.81

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