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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.22, 3,360.56 and 2,174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.22, 3,360.56 and 2,174.84 is: 3,243.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.22 : 3,360.56 = 2,174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.22/3,360.56 = 2,174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.22x = 3,360.56 × 2,174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.22x = 7,308,680.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,308,680.31/2,253.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.66

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