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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.60, 3,412.35 and 1,953.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.60, 3,412.35 and 1,953.60 is: 2,926.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.60 : 3,412.35 = 1,953.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.60/3,412.35 = 1,953.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.60x = 3,412.35 × 1,953.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.60x = 6,666,366.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,666,366.96/2,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.93

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