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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.06, 3,377.76 and 865.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.06, 3,377.76 and 865.68 is: 1,297.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.06 : 3,377.76 = 865.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.06/3,377.76 = 865.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.06x = 3,377.76 × 865.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.06x = 2,924,059.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,059.28/2,253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.82

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