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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.80, 3,440.81 and 1,253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.80, 3,440.81 and 1,253.36 is: 1,879.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.80 : 3,440.81 = 1,253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.80/3,440.81 = 1,253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.80x = 3,440.81 × 1,253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.80x = 4,312,573.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,312,573.62/2,294.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.28

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