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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.04, 3,363.82 and 1,944.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.04, 3,363.82 and 1,944.56 is: 2,903.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.04 : 3,363.82 = 1,944.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.04/3,363.82 = 1,944.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.04x = 3,363.82 × 1,944.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.04x = 6,541,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,541,149.82/2,253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,903.26

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