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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253, 3,109.14 and 1,321.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253, 3,109.14 and 1,321.64 is: 1,823.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253 : 3,109.14 = 1,321.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253/3,109.14 = 1,321.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253x = 3,109.14 × 1,321.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253x = 4,109,163.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,109,163.79/2,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.86

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