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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.37, 3,378.44 and 866.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.37, 3,378.44 and 866.45 is: 1,299.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.37 : 3,378.44 = 866.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.37/3,378.44 = 866.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.37x = 3,378.44 × 866.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.37x = 2,927,240.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,240.95/2,253.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.05

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