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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.60, 3,111.08 and 1,748.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.60, 3,111.08 and 1,748.32 is: 2,413.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.60 : 3,111.08 = 1,748.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.60/3,111.08 = 1,748.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.60x = 3,111.08 × 1,748.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.60x = 5,439,163.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,439,163.39/2,253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.54

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