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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.36, 3,379.59 and 609.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.36, 3,379.59 and 609.69 is: 914.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.36 : 3,379.59 = 609.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.36/3,379.59 = 609.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.36x = 3,379.59 × 609.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.36x = 2,060,502.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,502.23/2,253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.41

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