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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.87, 3,382.73 and 1,328.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.87, 3,382.73 and 1,328.07 is: 1,993.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.87 : 3,382.73 = 1,328.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.87/3,382.73 = 1,328.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.87x = 3,382.73 × 1,328.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.87x = 4,492,495.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492,495.59/2,253.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.24

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