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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.48, 3,381.64 and 2,234.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.48, 3,381.64 and 2,234.91 is: 3,353.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.48 : 3,381.64 = 2,234.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.48/3,381.64 = 2,234.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.48x = 3,381.64 × 2,234.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.48x = 7,557,661.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,557,661.05/2,253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.77

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