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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.24, 3,380.22 and 954.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.24, 3,380.22 and 954.72 is: 1,432.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.24 : 3,380.22 = 954.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.24/3,380.22 = 954.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.24x = 3,380.22 × 954.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.24x = 3,227,163.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,163.64/2,253.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.23

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