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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.38, 4,655.25 and 2,255.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.38, 4,655.25 and 2,255.94 is: 3,113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.38 : 4,655.25 = 2,255.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.38/4,655.25 = 2,255.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.38x = 4,655.25 × 2,255.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.38x = 10,501,964.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,501,964.69/3,373.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.19

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