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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.54, 3,382.74 and 1,794.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.54, 3,382.74 and 1,794.28 is: 2,693.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.54 : 3,382.74 = 1,794.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.54/3,382.74 = 1,794.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.54x = 3,382.74 × 1,794.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.54x = 6,069,582.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,069,582.73/2,253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.35

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