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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.63, 3,380.45 and 954.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.63, 3,380.45 and 954.39 is: 1,431.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.63 : 3,380.45 = 954.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.63/3,380.45 = 954.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.63x = 3,380.45 × 954.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.63x = 3,226,267.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,267.68/2,253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.59

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