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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.20, 3,380.40 and 866.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.20, 3,380.40 and 866.54 is: 1,300.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.20 : 3,380.40 = 866.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.20/3,380.40 = 866.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.20x = 3,380.40 × 866.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.20x = 2,929,251.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,251.82/2,253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.04

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