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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.07, 3,106.42 and 1,722.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.07, 3,106.42 and 1,722.61 is: 2,375.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.07 : 3,106.42 = 1,722.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.07/3,106.42 = 1,722.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.07x = 3,106.42 × 1,722.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.07x = 5,351,150.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,351,150.16/2,253.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.05

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