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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.28, 3,374.36 and 1,429.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.28, 3,374.36 and 1,429.04 is: 2,140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.28 : 3,374.36 = 1,429.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.28/3,374.36 = 1,429.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.28x = 3,374.36 × 1,429.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.28x = 4,822,095.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,822,095.41/2,253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.03

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