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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.94, 3,108.90 and 1,958.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.94, 3,108.90 and 1,958.70 is: 2,701.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.94 : 3,108.90 = 1,958.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.94/3,108.90 = 1,958.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.94x = 3,108.90 × 1,958.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.94x = 6,089,402.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,089,402.43/2,253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,701.67

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