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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.22, 3,379.84 and 1,156.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.22, 3,379.84 and 1,156.89 is: 1,735.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.22 : 3,379.84 = 1,156.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.22/3,379.84 = 1,156.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.22x = 3,379.84 × 1,156.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.22x = 3,910,103.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910,103.10/2,253.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.34

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