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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.77, 3,381.26 and 2,036.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.77, 3,381.26 and 2,036.89 is: 3,055.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.77 : 3,381.26 = 2,036.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.77/3,381.26 = 2,036.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.77x = 3,381.26 × 2,036.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.77x = 6,887,236.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,887,236.04/2,253.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.88

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