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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.69, 3,379.61 and 936.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.69, 3,379.61 and 936.54 is: 1,404.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.69 : 3,379.61 = 936.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.69/3,379.61 = 936.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.69x = 3,379.61 × 936.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.69x = 3,165,142.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,142.29/2,253.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.43

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