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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.57, 3,382.83 and 938.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.57, 3,382.83 and 938.27 is: 1,408.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.57 : 3,382.83 = 938.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.57/3,382.83 = 938.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.57x = 3,382.83 × 938.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.57x = 3,173,997.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,997.33/2,253.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.43

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