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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.19, 3,109.40 and 1,368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.19, 3,109.40 and 1,368.82 is: 1,888.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.19 : 3,109.40 = 1,368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.19/3,109.40 = 1,368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.19x = 3,109.40 × 1,368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.19x = 4,256,211.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,211.08/2,253.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.97

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