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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.42, 3,112.83 and 2,144.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.42, 3,112.83 and 2,144.07 is: 2,961.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.42 : 3,112.83 = 2,144.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.42/3,112.83 = 2,144.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.42x = 3,112.83 × 2,144.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.42x = 6,674,125.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,674,125.42/2,253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.78

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