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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.84, 3,377.52 and 1,155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.84, 3,377.52 and 1,155.60 is: 1,731.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.84 : 3,377.52 = 1,155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.84/3,377.52 = 1,155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.84x = 3,377.52 × 1,155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.84x = 3,903,062.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,062.11/2,253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.74

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