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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.61, 3,372.82 and 2,167.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.61, 3,372.82 and 2,167.35 is: 3,243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.61 : 3,372.82 = 2,167.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.61/3,372.82 = 2,167.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.61x = 3,372.82 × 2,167.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.61x = 7,310,081.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,310,081.43/2,253.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.72

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