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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.25, 3,380.42 and 714.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.25, 3,380.42 and 714.25 is: 1,071.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.25 : 3,380.42 = 714.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.25/3,380.42 = 714.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.25x = 3,380.42 × 714.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.25x = 2,414,464.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,464.99/2,253.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.55

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