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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.18, 3,376.53 and 952.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.18, 3,376.53 and 952.86 is: 1,427.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.18 : 3,376.53 = 952.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.18/3,376.53 = 952.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.18x = 3,376.53 × 952.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.18x = 3,217,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217,360.38/2,253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.92

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