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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.84, 3,372.26 and 1,329.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.84, 3,372.26 and 1,329.90 is: 1,989.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.84 : 3,372.26 = 1,329.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.84/3,372.26 = 1,329.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.84x = 3,372.26 × 1,329.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.84x = 4,484,761.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,761.92/2,253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.83

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