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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.29, 3,437.45 and 1,253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.29, 3,437.45 and 1,253.73 is: 1,877.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.29 : 3,437.45 = 1,253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.29/3,437.45 = 1,253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.29x = 3,437.45 × 1,253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.29x = 4,309,634.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,634.19/2,295.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.60

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