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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.29, 3,379.40 and 772.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.29, 3,379.40 and 772.34 is: 1,158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.29 : 3,379.40 = 772.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.29/3,379.40 = 772.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.29x = 3,379.40 × 772.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.29x = 2,610,041.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,041.93/2,253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.32

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