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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.46, 3,109.68 and 1,414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.46, 3,109.68 and 1,414.60 is: 1,952.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.46 : 3,109.68 = 1,414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.46/3,109.68 = 1,414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.46x = 3,109.68 × 1,414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.46x = 4,398,953.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398,953.33/2,253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.09

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