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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.76, 3,377.28 and 1,845.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.76, 3,377.28 and 1,845.76 is: 2,765.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.76 : 3,377.28 = 1,845.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.76/3,377.28 = 1,845.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.76x = 3,377.28 × 1,845.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.76x = 6,233,648.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,233,648.33/2,253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.89

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