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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.45, 3,109.77 and 1,368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.45, 3,109.77 and 1,368.66 is: 1,888.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.45 : 3,109.77 = 1,368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.45/3,109.77 = 1,368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.45x = 3,109.77 × 1,368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.45x = 4,256,217.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,217.81/2,253.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.76

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