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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.30, 3,108.72 and 1,414.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.30, 3,108.72 and 1,414.04 is: 1,950.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.30 : 3,108.72 = 1,414.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.30/3,108.72 = 1,414.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.30x = 3,108.72 × 1,414.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.30x = 4,395,844.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,395,844.19/2,253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.85

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