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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.45, 4,091.43 and 2,255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.45, 4,091.43 and 2,255.16 is: 3,112.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.45 : 4,091.43 = 2,255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.45/4,091.43 = 2,255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.45x = 4,091.43 × 2,255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.45x = 9,226,829.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,226,829.28/2,964.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.49

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