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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.32, 3,379.44 and 1,888.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.32, 3,379.44 and 1,888.28 is: 2,831.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.32 : 3,379.44 = 1,888.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.32/3,379.44 = 1,888.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.32x = 3,379.44 × 1,888.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.32x = 6,381,328.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,381,328.96/2,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831.97

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