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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.97, 3,109.80 and 1,781.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.97, 3,109.80 and 1,781.92 is: 2,458.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.97 : 3,109.80 = 1,781.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.97/3,109.80 = 1,781.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.97x = 3,109.80 × 1,781.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.97x = 5,541,414.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,541,414.82/2,253.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,458.51

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