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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.32, 3,375.18 and 1,081.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.32, 3,375.18 and 1,081.59 is: 1,620.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.32 : 3,375.18 = 1,081.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.32/3,375.18 = 1,081.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.32x = 3,375.18 × 1,081.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.32x = 3,650,560.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,560.94/2,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.08

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