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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.74, 3,380.67 and 1,019.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.74, 3,380.67 and 1,019.70 is: 1,529.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.74 : 3,380.67 = 1,019.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.74/3,380.67 = 1,019.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.74x = 3,380.67 × 1,019.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.74x = 3,447,269.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,269.20/2,253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.58

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