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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.43, 3,382.58 and 1,892.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.43, 3,382.58 and 1,892.17 is: 2,840.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.43 : 3,382.58 = 1,892.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.43/3,382.58 = 1,892.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.43x = 3,382.58 × 1,892.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.43x = 6,400,416.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,400,416.40/2,253.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.30

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