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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.12, 3,108.72 and 1,321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.12, 3,108.72 and 1,321.12 is: 1,822.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.12 : 3,108.72 = 1,321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.12/3,108.72 = 1,321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.12x = 3,108.72 × 1,321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.12x = 4,106,992.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106,992.17/2,253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.80

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