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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.67, 3,382.32 and 956.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.67, 3,382.32 and 956.05 is: 1,434.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.67 : 3,382.32 = 956.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.67/3,382.32 = 956.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.67x = 3,382.32 × 956.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.67x = 3,233,667.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,667.04/2,253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.84

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