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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.94, 3,379.28 and 1,020.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.94, 3,379.28 and 1,020.71 is: 1,530.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.94 : 3,379.28 = 1,020.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.94/3,379.28 = 1,020.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.94x = 3,379.28 × 1,020.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.94x = 3,449,275.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449,275.89/2,253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.33

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