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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.34, 3,414.60 and 1,953.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.34, 3,414.60 and 1,953.38 is: 2,925.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.34 : 3,414.60 = 1,953.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.34/3,414.60 = 1,953.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.34x = 3,414.60 × 1,953.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.34x = 6,670,019.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,670,019.88/2,280.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.01

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