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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.67, 3,380.82 and 955.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.67, 3,380.82 and 955.05 is: 1,433.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.67 : 3,380.82 = 955.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.67/3,380.82 = 955.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.67x = 3,380.82 × 955.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.67x = 3,228,852.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,852.14/2,252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.34

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