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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.41, 3,380.58 and 954.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.41, 3,380.58 and 954.88 is: 1,432.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.41 : 3,380.58 = 954.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.41/3,380.58 = 954.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.41x = 3,380.58 × 954.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.41x = 3,228,048.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,048.23/2,253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.52

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