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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.30, 3,377.66 and 1,522.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.30, 3,377.66 and 1,522.95 is: 2,282.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.30 : 3,377.66 = 1,522.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.30/3,377.66 = 1,522.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.30x = 3,377.66 × 1,522.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.30x = 5,143,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,143,999.68/2,253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.87

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