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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.54, 3,381.54 and 955.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.54, 3,381.54 and 955.92 is: 1,434.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.54 : 3,381.54 = 955.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.54/3,381.54 = 955.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.54x = 3,381.54 × 955.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.54x = 3,232,481.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,481.72/2,253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.40

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