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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.66, 3,380.44 and 1,020.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.66, 3,380.44 and 1,020.18 is: 1,530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.66 : 3,380.44 = 1,020.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.66/3,380.44 = 1,020.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.66x = 3,380.44 × 1,020.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.66x = 3,448,657.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,657.28/2,253.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.25

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