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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.39, 3,380.69 and 2,036.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.39, 3,380.69 and 2,036.51 is: 3,055.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.39 : 3,380.69 = 2,036.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.39/3,380.69 = 2,036.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.39x = 3,380.69 × 2,036.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.39x = 6,884,802.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,884,802.22/2,253.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.31

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