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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.20, 3,373.56 and 1,275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.20, 3,373.56 and 1,275.68 is: 1,909.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.20 : 3,373.56 = 1,275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.20/3,373.56 = 1,275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.20x = 3,373.56 × 1,275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.20x = 4,303,583.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,583.02/2,253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.99

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