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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.44, 3,383.76 and 1,698.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.44, 3,383.76 and 1,698.20 is: 2,550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.44 : 3,383.76 = 1,698.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.44/3,383.76 = 1,698.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.44x = 3,383.76 × 1,698.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.44x = 5,746,301.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,746,301.23/2,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.01

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