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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.30, 3,375.45 and 1,982.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.30, 3,375.45 and 1,982.70 is: 2,970.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.30 : 3,375.45 = 1,982.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.30/3,375.45 = 1,982.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.30x = 3,375.45 × 1,982.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.30x = 6,692,504.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,692,504.72/2,253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,970.09

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