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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.96, 3,380.40 and 1,157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.96, 3,380.40 and 1,157.76 is: 1,736.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.96 : 3,380.40 = 1,157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.96/3,380.40 = 1,157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.96x = 3,380.40 × 1,157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.96x = 3,913,691.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,691.90/2,253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.36

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