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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.16, 3,379.68 and 1,265.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.16, 3,379.68 and 1,265.97 is: 1,898.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.16 : 3,379.68 = 1,265.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.16/3,379.68 = 1,265.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.16x = 3,379.68 × 1,265.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.16x = 4,278,573.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278,573.49/2,253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.92

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