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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.58, 3,376.91 and 1,549.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.58, 3,376.91 and 1,549.89 is: 2,322.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.58 : 3,376.91 = 1,549.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.58/3,376.91 = 1,549.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.58x = 3,376.91 × 1,549.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.58x = 5,233,842.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233,842.91/2,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.46

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