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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.64, 3,380.64 and 955.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.64, 3,380.64 and 955.68 is: 1,434.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.64 : 3,380.64 = 955.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.64/3,380.64 = 955.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.64x = 3,380.64 × 955.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.64x = 3,230,810.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,810.04/2,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.23

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