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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.89, 3,377.60 and 1,277.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.89, 3,377.60 and 1,277.93 is: 1,915.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.89 : 3,377.60 = 1,277.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.89/3,377.60 = 1,277.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.89x = 3,377.60 × 1,277.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.89x = 4,316,336.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316,336.37/2,253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.06

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