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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.62, 3,378.82 and 1,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.62, 3,378.82 and 1,067 is: 1,599.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.62 : 3,378.82 = 1,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.62/3,378.82 = 1,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.62x = 3,378.82 × 1,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.62x = 3,605,200.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,200.94/2,253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.74

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