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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.52, 3,381.49 and 1,099.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.52, 3,381.49 and 1,099.27 is: 1,649.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.52 : 3,381.49 = 1,099.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.52/3,381.49 = 1,099.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.52x = 3,381.49 × 1,099.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.52x = 3,717,176.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,176.11/2,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.50

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