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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.98, 3,377.97 and 953.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.98, 3,377.97 and 953.28 is: 1,429.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.98 : 3,377.97 = 953.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.98/3,377.97 = 953.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.98x = 3,377.97 × 953.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.98x = 3,220,151.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,151.24/2,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.92

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