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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.29, 3,380.25 and 672.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.29, 3,380.25 and 672.14 is: 1,008.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.29 : 3,380.25 = 672.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.29/3,380.25 = 672.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.29x = 3,380.25 × 672.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.29x = 2,271,984.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,984.33/2,253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.30

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