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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.83, 4,654.14 and 2,255.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.83, 4,654.14 and 2,255.97 is: 3,109.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.83 : 4,654.14 = 2,255.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.83/4,654.14 = 2,255.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.83x = 4,654.14 × 2,255.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.83x = 10,499,600.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,499,600.22/3,376.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.31

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