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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.30, 3,378.93 and 1,020.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.30, 3,378.93 and 1,020.66 is: 1,530.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.30 : 3,378.93 = 1,020.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.30/3,378.93 = 1,020.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.30x = 3,378.93 × 1,020.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.30x = 3,448,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,738.69/2,253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.53

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