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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.84, 4,268.62 and 2,255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.84, 4,268.62 and 2,255.80 is: 3,111.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.84 : 4,268.62 = 2,255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.84/4,268.62 = 2,255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.84x = 4,268.62 × 2,255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.84x = 9,629,153.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,629,153.00/3,094.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.36

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