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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.61, 3,371.21 and 1,153.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.61, 3,371.21 and 1,153.61 is: 1,727.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.61 : 3,371.21 = 1,153.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.61/3,371.21 = 1,153.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.61x = 3,371.21 × 1,153.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.61x = 3,889,055.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,055.80/2,251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.23

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