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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.75, 3,380.37 and 610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.75, 3,380.37 and 610.20 is: 915.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.75 : 3,380.37 = 610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.75/3,380.37 = 610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.75x = 3,380.37 × 610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.75x = 2,062,701.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,701.77/2,253.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.23

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