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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.58, 3,380.37 and 1,157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.58, 3,380.37 and 1,157.34 is: 1,736.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.58 : 3,380.37 = 1,157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.58/3,380.37 = 1,157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.58x = 3,380.37 × 1,157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.58x = 3,912,237.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,237.42/2,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.01

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