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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.33, 3,363.74 and 2,152.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.33, 3,363.74 and 2,152.23 is: 3,212.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.33 : 3,363.74 = 2,152.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.33/3,363.74 = 2,152.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.33x = 3,363.74 × 2,152.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.33x = 7,239,531.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,239,531.38/2,253.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.81

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