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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.25, 3,379.83 and 1,020.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.25, 3,379.83 and 1,020.43 is: 1,530.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.25 : 3,379.83 = 1,020.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.25/3,379.83 = 1,020.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.25x = 3,379.83 × 1,020.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.25x = 3,448,879.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,879.93/2,253.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.62

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