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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.05, 3,375.10 and 1,763.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.05, 3,375.10 and 1,763.81 is: 2,642.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.05 : 3,375.10 = 1,763.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.05/3,375.10 = 1,763.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.05x = 3,375.10 × 1,763.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.05x = 5,953,026.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,953,026.31/2,253.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.21

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