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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253, 3,383.54 and 1,842.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253, 3,383.54 and 1,842.92 is: 2,767.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253 : 3,383.54 = 1,842.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253/3,383.54 = 1,842.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253x = 3,383.54 × 1,842.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253x = 6,235,593.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,235,593.54/2,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.68

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